Peritoneal nodules after laparoscopic surgery with uterine morcellation: review of a rare complication

Debra S Heller, Bernadette Cracchiolo
Journal of minimally invasive gynecology · 2014 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2014.01.003 · PMID:24462597
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This review examines peritoneal nodules that develop after laparoscopic uterine morcellation, a rare complication resulting from the dissemination of benign or malignant disease.

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Abstract

The risk of occult malignancy being present at the time of uterine morcellation has been estimated to be about 1%. Dissemination of both benign and malignant disease may occur after morcellation, leading to a variety of peritoneal nodules. These lesions are reviewed.

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endometriosis

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Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Laparoscopy Peritoneal Diseases Uterine Neoplasms Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Hysterectomy Laparoscopy Peritoneal Diseases Peritoneum Peritoneum Postoperative Complications Postoperative Complications Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Neoplasms

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