Laparoscopic Culdotomy

Carl Wood, C Wood, David Hill, D Hill, Peter Maher, P Maher
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 1993 · vol. 33(1) , pp. 67–70 · doi:10.1111/j.1479-828x.1993.tb02058.x · PMID:8498944 · W4247647044
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Abstract

Laparoscopic culdotomy has been performed in 32 patients. The indications for the procedure included the removal of organs or tissue excised by operative laparoscopy, excision of vaginal endometriosis involving the pouch of Douglas and drainage of a pelvic haematoma. The surgical technique is described and no complications resulted from this technique. Laparoscopic culdotomy has advantages for the removal of lumps exceeding 1 cm, and for the drainage of a pelvic haematoma or pelvic abscess. It is also an integral step in the removal of infiltrating endometriotic lesions in the pouch of Douglas which are attached to the vagina.

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endometriosis

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Douglas' Pouch Laparoscopy Douglas' Pouch Endometriosis Endometriosis Fallopian Tubes Fallopian Tubes Female Humans Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Ovariectomy Ovariectomy Suture Techniques Vaginal Neoplasms Vaginal Neoplasms

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