Laparoscopic Ventrosuspension

Summary: Laparoscopic ventrosuspension using the Wolf's laparoscope and 25 cm Rumel's thoracic artery forceps is described. The procedure was performed on 80 patients where laparoscopic investigation was required for diagnosis of subfertility or intractable backache. The findings of note were endometriosis and sclerotic ovaries. The commonest complication of the procedure was sinus formation at the inguinal wounds; this problem resolved after a minor technical modification. After the procedure pregnancy occurred in 14 of 65 infertile patients; however, in only one patient was this the sole treatment. Retroversion was corrected in all patients to date. Other beneficial effects are discussed, including simplicity in technique and short hospitalization.