JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

Three patients with abnormal uterine bleeding underwent uncomplicated minimally invasive total hysterectomy with routine cystoscopy. At time of cystoscopy, the patients had unexpected findings of bladder masses and postoperatively were expe…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To identify intraoperative factors during laparoscopic hysterectomy associated with postoperative opioid use and increased pain scores during the acute postoperative period. METHODS: This is a prospective survey-…

Background and objectiveTo analyze long-term effectiveness of a conservative, uterine-sparing approach to laparoscopic Essure removal. Specific outcomes of interest include patient satisfaction, symptom resolution, and subsequent surgical i…

Background and objectivesTo evaluate postoperative opioid use after benign minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery and assess the impact of a patient educational intervention regarding proper opioid use/disposal.MethodsEducational pamphlets …

IntroductionLaparoscopic instruments and techniques are constantly improving, as the ability to perform minimally invasive surgery is crucial in modern medicine. The progression from open surgery to minimally invasive surgery over the years…

ObjectiveTo identify pre-operative and intraoperative factors associated with the risk of red blood cell transfusion among women undergoing hysterectomy.MethodsA retrospective cohort study of hysterectomy for benign indications between Janu…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically impacted gynecologic surgery. In March 2020, the American College of Surgeons recommended delay of all nonessential invasive procedures. This study characterizes the number and t…

OBJECTIVES: To determine the prevalence of appendiceal histopathology in patients with confirmed endometriosis following minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for endometriosis. To determine whether pre-operative symptoms, age, intra-operative a…

Study objectivesThe primary objective is to determine the rate of morbid events (urinary tract infection, hematuria, urinary retention, false positive, incidental finding) associated with routine cystoscopies performed intraoperatively duri…

Background and objectivesPre-operative type and screen (T&S) is typically obtained if a patient is expected to require a blood transfusion; however, in cases of minimal blood loss, routine T&S may be unnecessary. The objective of our study …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Near-infrared fluorescence (NIRF) of the Firefly® system has become a useful and widespread technique for the visualization and detection of tumors, sentinel lymphnodes, and vascular/anatomical structures. METHOD…

BackgroundWe sought to assess hernia characteristics and classification through comprehensive review of the literature involving broad ligament herniation.MethodsA literature search via MEDLINE and Embase databases was conducted to identify…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Based on laparoscopic views, we hypothesized that the involvement of the lateral compartment of the pelvis (LCP) by deep infiltrating endometriosis can be inferred by observing retraction of the obliterated umbili…

IntroductionTailgut cysts are rare remnants of the embryological hindgut. Resections are difficult to perform due to the narrow and delicate presacral space where they are usually located. Many different approaches have been described, but …

Background and objectivesRobotic surgery data need a setback on many years of practice with high-volume surgeons to evaluate its real value. Our main objective was to study the impact of a decade of robotic surgery on minimally-invasive hys…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Laparoscopic hysterectomy provides patients and surgeons with benefits of less pain, quicker recovery, and better scar cosmesis. Previously, robotic surgical hysterectomy was reserved for patients with complicated…

Background and objectivesTo present the methods and outcomes of total laparoscopic hysterectomy with debulking surgery for large cervical fibroids.MethodsThis is a single-center study. Twenty-one women who underwent total laparoscopic hyste…

ObjectiveDespite limited data, acetaminophen, along with other agents, is commonly included in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols following laparoscopic hysterectomy. We aimed to systematically review the efficacy of acetamino…

ObjectiveTo explore the time characteristics of shoulder pain after laparoscopic gynecological operation.MethodsWe conducted prospective clinical observations and literature review. We studied 442 cases of laparoscopic gynecological surgery…

ObjectiveTo investigate outcomes and ascertain the safety and efficacy on patients having total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), stratified by body mass index (BMI), focusing on high-BMI patients.MethodsThis was a retrospective cohort study…

Background and objectivesExamine trends in opioid prescriptions after laparoscopic sterilization over time, and identify any individual patient, provider, or procedural factors influencing prescribing.MethodsA retrospective observational co…

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to demonstrate a detailed and elaborative step-wise laparoscopic surgical management technique of vault endometriosis. METHODS: A total of 5 patients were operated on for laparoscopic man…

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the positive predictive value (PPV) of endometrial BCL-6 overexpression as a noninvasive screening test endometriosis in patients undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). METHODS: Retrospective cohort study at a univ…

Background and objectiveThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of using electrostatic precipitation to manage the surgical plume during low pressure laparoscopic gynecologic procedures.MethodsThis was a prospective, blinded, r…