Ureteral suspension facilitates surgery for deep pelvic endometriosis

Alessandri F, Franco Alessandri, Lijoi D, Davide Lijoi, Mistrangelo E, Emanuela Mistrangelo, Simone Ferrero, Nicola Ragni, Ragni N, Valentino Remorgida
Fertility and sterility · 2007 · vol. 87(5) , pp. 1222–1224 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.08.116 · PMID:17343859 · W1986215403
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Ureteral suspension during surgery effectively facilitated access and improved visualization for deep pelvic endometriosis excision.

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Abstract

This study describes a technique that facilitates the identification of the ureter during radical excision of endometriosis. After dissection of the ureter, a biocompatible silicone sling is introduced into the pelvis through the trocar; the sling is applied around the ureter and the two ends of the sling are pulled until adequate traction on the ureter is obtained. Ureteral suspension was performed in 126 consecutive women with endometriotic lesions involving the ovarian fossa and/or the uterosacral ligaments. This surgical technique facilitated the identification of the ureter, preventing injuries.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Ureter Biocompatible Materials Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Humans Laparoscopy Laparoscopy Silicon Ureter Ureter

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