Pelviscopy

K. Semm, Isolde OʼNeill-Freys
In: Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology · 1991 · vol. 3(3) , pp. 413–421 · doi:10.1097/00001703-199106000-00017 · W4232785636
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This review details pelviscopy instrumentation and procedures, discussing its application in treating endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and pelvic inflammatory disease.

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This review article by Kurt Semm and Isolde O'Neill-Freys examines the evolution of pelviscopy as a central component of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. The authors provide an overview of essential instrumentation, including CO2 insufflators and various electrocautery devices, while detailing procedural techniques such as visually controlled peritoneal perforation. The final section specifically addresses the therapeutic applications of pelviscopy for endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and pelvic inflammatory disease. This paper is centrally about endometriosis — it explicitly covers the role of pelviscopy in its treatment alongside other gynecological conditions.

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Pelviscopy, along with the entire concept of minimally invasive surgery through endoscopically guided intra-abdominal surgery, has become a mainstay in gynecologic surgery. The review of instrumentation in this field includes comments on the CO2-Aqua-Purator, CO2 insufflator, round-grip instruments, electrocautery, endocoagulator, and lasers. Detailed procedural descriptions are given of visually controlled peritoneal perforation and second-look pelviscopic procedures are given in the second section, and the final section covers the role of pelviscopy in the treatment of endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and pelvic inflammatory disease.
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Article: PDF Only Pelviscopy - Kurt Semm - Isolde O'Neill-Freys Current Opinion in Obstetrics & Gynecology 3(3):p 413-421, June 1991. Pelviscopy, along with the entire concept of minimally invasive surgery through endoscopically guided intra-abdominal surgery, has become a mainstay in gynecologic surgery. The review of instrumentation in this field includes comments on the CO2-Aqua-Purator, CO2 insufflator, round-grip instruments, electrocautery, endocoagulator, and lasers. Detailed procedural descriptions are given of visually controlled peritoneal perforation and second-look pelviscopic procedures are given in the second section, and the final section covers the role of pelviscopy in the treatment of endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and pelvic inflammatory disease. Copyright © Copyright © 1991 YEAR Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.

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