Single-port access laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy in a case of uterine ventrofixation using a new reusable device

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2011 Jul;37(7):933-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2010.01444.x. Epub 2011 Mar 16.

Abstract

Vaginal hysterectomy may at times prove difficult and require laparoscopic assistance to ensure safety of operations. This article reports a case in which single port laparoscopic assistance enabled vaginal hysterectomy in a patient with severe uterine ventrofixation. The use of an innovative device and tips to be applied are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Muscles / pathology
  • Abdominal Muscles / surgery*
  • Adult
  • Carcinoma in Situ / pathology
  • Carcinoma in Situ / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal / methods*
  • Laparoscopy / instrumentation*
  • Tissue Adhesions / pathology
  • Tissue Adhesions / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms / surgery
  • Uterus / pathology
  • Uterus / surgery*