Laparoscopic Myomectomy
- 1 September 1994
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
- Vol. 734 (1) , 450-454
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.1994.tb21775.x
Abstract
Myomectomy was performed by laparoscopy in 102 patients, according to a precise technique using the monopolar hook for the uterine incision and intraperitoneal sutures. Myomas were mostly removed through the suprapubic puncture site after fragmentation or by colpotomy. Conversion to laparotomy during the laparoscopic procedure was necessary in 2 cases. No complications were observed. A second-look laparoscopy was performed in 17 cases. Postoperative adhesions were noted in 2 cases. In our experience, operative laparoscopy has several advantages over laparotomy and the risk of complications is low in selected cases.Keywords
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