Single-Port Access Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy: A Novel Method with a Wound Retractor and a Glove

Yoo-Young Lee, Lee YY, Tae-Joong Kim, Tae‐Joong Kim, Kim TJ, Kim CJ, Chul Jung Kim, Heeseok Kang, Kang H, Choi CH, Chel Hun Choi, Jeong-Won Lee, Jeong‐Won Lee, Lee JW, Kim BG, Byoung-Gie Kim, Byoung‐Gie Kim, Lee JH, Je–Ho Lee, Je-Ho Lee, Bae DS, Duk‐Soo Bae, Duk-Soo Bae
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2009 · vol. 16(4) , pp. 450–453 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2009.03.022 · PMID:19487164 · W2011044123
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This paper describes a novel single-port access technique for laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy utilizing a wound retractor and a glove for improved surgical access and visualization.

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Study objectiveTo present our initial experience with single port-access laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (SPA-LAVH) by use of a wound retractor and a glove.DesignContinuing, prospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).SettingUniversity teaching, research hospital, and a tertiary care center.PatientsWe performed the SPA-LAVH in 24 patients from May 6, 2008, through October 8, 2008.InterventionsAll cases of SPA-LAVH were performed by a single surgeon (T. J. K.).Measurements and main resultsWe analyzed the data to determine the outcome of SPA-LAVH and compared the initial 10 cases (group A) and the latter 14 cases (group B) to consider the learning curve. Median and range are used to describe non-normal data. A total of 24 consecutive patients have undergone SPA-LAVH, for benign gynecologic conditions, including 16 uterine myomas and 8 cases of adenomyosis, regardless of body mass index or previous abdominal or pelvic surgery. All cases but 3 were performed exclusively through a single port. The median operative time, weight of the uterus, and estimated blood loss were 119 minutes (range 90 to 255 minutes), 347 g (range 225 to 732 g), and 400 mL (range 100 to 1000 mL), respectively. The decline in hemoglobin from before surgery to postoperative day 1 was from 0.7 to 4.3 g/dL, with a median of 2.05 g/dL. The median hospital stay (postoperative day) was 3 days (range 3 to 7). When we compared the operative outcomes between the 2 groups, there was a tendency toward a decreased operative time in group B, although the difference was not significant. However, there was a significant decrease in the estimated blood loss and hospital stay in group B (p = .00, = .04, respectively).ConclusionThe SPA-LAVH was safe and effective, and the procedure could be learned over a short period of time. Additional experience and continued investigation are warranted.

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Hysterectomy, Vaginal Laparoscopy Adult Female Gloves, Surgical Humans Hysterectomy, Vaginal Laparoscopy Middle Aged Pilot Projects Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial Surgical Instruments

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