Fallopian Tube Prolapse After Laparoscopic Resection of Pelvic Endometriosis

David M Rosenthal, David Rosenthal, Rosenthal DM, Cheung VY, Vincent Y T Cheung
Obstetrics and gynecology · 2005 · vol. 105(4) , pp. 808–809 · doi:10.1097/01.aog.0000141571.71513.87 · PMID:15802409 · W1994717281
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This case report describes a patient who developed fallopian tube prolapse after laparoscopic endometriosis resection, which was successfully managed laparoscopically by retrieving the tube and closing the fistula.

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This case report describes a rare complication of fallopian tube prolapse occurring in a patient following laparoscopic excision of pelvic endometriosis, despite the absence of a hysterectomy. The medical team successfully managed the condition by retrieving the prolapsed tube through the vagina and closing the resulting vaginoperitoneal fistula using a laparoscopic approach. The authors conclude that creating such a fistula during laparoscopic surgery serves as a risk factor for this specific complication, which can be safely addressed without open surgery. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — specifically detailing a surgical complication arising from the laparoscopic resection of pelvic endometriosis lesions.

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In Brief BACKGROUND: Fallopian tube prolapse is an unusual but often reported complication after hysterectomy. This problem has not yet been reported in a patient undergoing laparoscopy but not hysterectomy. CASE: Fallopian tube prolapse was diagnosed in a patient after laparoscopic excision of pelvic endometriosis, without hysterectomy. The prolapsed fallopian tube was preserved by laparoscopic retrieval from the vagina and closure of the vaginoperitoneal fistula. CONCLUSION: Laparoscopic surgery, when associated with the creation of a vaginoperitoneal fistula, is a risk factor for fallopian tube prolapse. This problem can be diagnosed and safely managed with a laparoscopic approach. A case of laparoscopic management of fallopian tube prolapse after laparoscopic resection of pelvic endometriosis is reported.
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Background

Fallopian tube prolapse is an unusual but often reported complication after hysterectomy. This problem has not yet been reported in a patient undergoing laparoscopy but not hysterectomy. CASE: Fallopian tube prolapse was diagnosed in a patient after laparoscopic excision of pelvic endometriosis, without hysterectomy. The prolapsed fallopian tube was preserved by laparoscopic retrieval from the vagina and closure of the vaginoperitoneal fistula.

Conclusion

Laparoscopic surgery, when associated with the creation of a vaginoperitoneal fistula, is a risk factor for fallopian tube prolapse. This problem can be diagnosed and safely managed with a laparoscopic approach. A case of laparoscopic management of fallopian tube prolapse after laparoscopic resection of pelvic endometriosis is reported. Copyright © 2005 The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Fallopian Tube Diseases Laparoscopy Adult Diagnosis, Differential Endometriosis Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Diseases Fallopian Tube Diseases Female Humans Laparoscopy Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneal Diseases Prolapse Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Fistula Vaginal Fistula

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