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We thank Dr. Indman for his kind words and valuable comments regarding our pilot study. We found his and Dr. Soderstrom's pioneer work on resectoscopic electrosurgery extremely valuable. Dr. Indman's explanations and comments on the discrepancy between our findings and theirs are indeed enlightening and we thank him. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: George A. Vilos, Paul Chang, Basim Abu-Rafea Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Letter to the EditorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: I would like to commend Chang et al. for their excellent study “Comparison of Clinical Outcomes with Low-Voltage (Cut) Versus High-Voltage (Coag) Waveforms during Hysteroscopic Endometrial Ablation with the Rollerball: A Pilot Study.” The modulated (coag) side of an electrosurgical unit (ESU) is designed to produce high voltage and spark across gaps of air to fulgurate tissue. Because air has high impedance to the flow of electricity, these circuits are designed to operate and maintain output under high impedance conditions. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Paul D. Indman Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Hormone Therapy and Ovarian CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This study, based on a Danish national registry, shows what a central database can do for large-scale population studies with most of the confounding variables such as recall and unfilled prescriptions obviated. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Stephen L. Corson Tags: Capsule Summary Source Type: journals

Isolated Endometriosis on the Rectus Abdominis Muscle in Women without a History of Abdominal Surgery: a Rare and Intriguing FindingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report 2 rare cases of endometriosis on the rectus abdominal muscle diagnosed incidentally during an operation for inguinal hernia repair in women with no surgical history. Two women sought medical attention for a mass found in the pubic abdominal wall. Only 1 woman reported occasional pain. At physical examination in both women, an ovoid swelling in the right pubic area was felt. One woman experienced pain on palpation, and one reported slight discomfort. Ultrasonography demonstrated a heterogeneous hypoechogenic formation with indistinct edges; diagnosis was difficult. Routine clinical and instrumental (pelvic ultraso...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roberta Granese, Gaspare Cucinella, Valeria Barresi, Giuseppe Navarra, Massimo Candiani, Onofrio Triolo Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Management of Menorrhagia with Hydrothermal Endometrial Ablation in 2 Women with Bicornuate UteriEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present two cases of bicornuate uteri with menorrhagia that have been successfully treated with Hydrothermal Ablation (HTA). To our knowledge this is the first report that describes the application of HTA in bicornuate uteri. One treatment was adequate to treat one of the patients, but in the other patient each cavity had to be treated separately. Both women were amenorrheic six months after the operation. We consider HTA as a safe alternative to hysterectomy in women with menorrhagia and congenital uterine abnormalities since simultaneous hysteroscopic view of the endometrial cavity allows proper adjustment of the proc...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Katy Ammar, Ourania Koukoura Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Successful Laparoscopic Management of Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum at 15 Weeks of Pregnancy: Case Report and Review of LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present a case report of laparoscopic management of a spontaneous hemoperitoneum in the second trimester of pregnancy. The patient was a 40-year-old woman at 15 weeks of gestation. At laparoscopic surgery, the hemoperitoneum was evacuated, and the right-sided uterine vessels were closed with diathermocoagulation. Every pregnant woman with severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and imminent hypovolemic shock should be carefully evaluated. After ruling out the most prevalent causes of hemoperitoneum, idiopathic spontaneous hemoperitoneum should be considered. Rapid diagnosis and aggressive fluid replacement together with prompt...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Antonio Pezzuto, Paola Pomini, Martin Steinkasserer, Giovanni Battista Nardelli, Luca Minelli Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Multiple Intraabdominal Parasitic Cystic TeratomasEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report an interesting case of multiple intraabdominal dermoids in a patient who had undergone an excision of ovarian dermoid cyst earlier and presented with recurrence of symptoms. She had masses all over the abdominal wall, omentum, and pouch of Douglas and a dermoid cyst in the ovary as well. It is generally believed that autoamputation and reimplantation of an ovarian dermoid cyst is the most common cause of omental teratomas. Abdominal pain is the main presenting symptom of these tumors, and on physical examination a mobile abdominal or pelvic mass is often found. Both ultrasonography with color-flow Doppler ultraso...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rakesh Sinha, Meenakshi Sundaram, Smita Lakhotia Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Scar Abscess Six Years after Cesarean Section: Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic ManagementEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We present the case of a patient who presented an abscess in the cesarean section scar tissue 6 years after the surgery. The myometrium covering the abscess was almost absent. This lesion was first managed with antibiotic therapy and ultrasound-guided aspiration. After failure of the initial therapy, this situation was managed by hysteroscopic fulguration of the capsule under laparoscopic control. For patients with abscesses spreading into the uterine cavity, endoscopic management is a feasible and safe intervention that may be offered to the patient after a correct evaluation. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: César Diaz-Garcia, Juan Gilabert Estellés, Alicia Marzál Escrivá, Juan José Hidalgo Mora, Rafael Romaguera Torregrosa, Javier Monleón Sancho Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Repeat Laparoscopic Paraaortic Lymphadenectomy for an Isolated Lymph Node Recurrence in a Patient with Stage IB2 Cervical CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We report a case of repeat laparoscopic paraaortic lymphadenectomy (LPAL) after surgery and concurrent chemoradiation of cervical cancer, FIGO stage IB2. Twelve months after the initial treatment, F-18 fluoro-deoxyglucose-positron emission tomography–computed tomography showed an isolated paraaortic lymph node recurrence in a 49-year-old woman. The lymph nodes were successfully removed in a repeat LPAL. The patient received 3 cycles of combination chemotherapy and showed a complete clinical recovery. Repeat LPAL is thus a feasible and effective procedure to remove and confirm of an isolated paraaortic lymph node recurren...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jeong-Kyu Hoh, Joong Sub Choi, Jung Hun Lee, Kyo Won Lee, Jong Sul Han, Eun Jeong Lee Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Laparoscopic Resection of a Retroperitoneal Hemangioma Arising from Ovarian VesselsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Hemangiomas are known to be common benign tumors. However, hemangiomas of female genital organs are very rare. Furthermore, a retroperitoneal hemangioma arising from ovarian vessels has never been reported. Here we report a case of a 29-year-old woman with a retroperitoneal cavernous hemangioma arising from the ovarian vessels of infundibulopelvic ligament, which was treated with laparoscopic resection. The operating time was 30 minutes, and resection was carried out with minimal blood loss. The postoperative period was uneventful, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 3. Laparoscopic resection of t...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Youn Seok Choi, Hoon Kyu Oh Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Creation of a Uterine Scar Endometrioma after Uterine Perforation at the Time of a Dilation and EvaucationEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Nonovarian endometriomas typically present as a slow-growing, painful abdominal mass in or around the site of a previous surgery. There can be considerable variation, however, because some masses grow rapidly and are not associated with pain whereas others cause patients significant discomfort and associated symptoms. The case of a 31-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 2, who had development of a uterine scar endometrioma after perforation during a dilation and evacuation, is examined. This is an unusual case considering the rate of uterine perforation at the time of gynecologic procedures and the lack of data relate...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ashlee Smith, Edie Derian, Eric Bieber Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Laparoscopic Enucleation of a Bladder LeiomyomaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Bladder leiomyomas account for less than 0.43% of all bladder tumors, and these comprise about 35% of mesenchymal tumors . About 250 cases of bladder leiomyoma have been reported in the English literature to date . A patient may or may not have symptoms, according to the location and size of the leiomyoma. Initial symptoms include urinary frequency, urgency, hematuria, and pelvic pain . Treatment for bladder leiomyoma includes abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopic, or transurethral resection. Herein, we present the first case, to our knowledge, of bladder leiomyoma that was laparoscopically enucleated without cystoto...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sung Yeon Hong, Tae Sung Lee, Ju Hyun Kim Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Spinal Dysraphism in an Early Missed Abortion: Embryofetoscopic DiagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe an early missed abortion in the first trimester, apparently without cause according to findings at ultrasound. Embryofetoscopy revealed a remarkable dorsal cystic formation covered by a blood clot in the thoracolumbar region of the spine, suggestive of meningocele or myelomeningocele. A selective tissue biopsy specimen of the cystic lesion demonstrated meningeal tissue such as a meningocele. Embryofetoscopy in missed abortion could provide information about the causes of severe defects in embryo development so that parents can be effectively advised insofar as future pregnancies. (Source: The Journal of Minimal...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: M. Guida, A. Di Spiezio Sardo, M.M. Carbone, V. Natella, J. Falleti, C. Nappi Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Small Intestinal Submucosa Patch for Extensive Vaginal Endometriosis ResectionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: This case report describes use of a porcine small intestinal submucosa patch to prevent vaginal stiffness and retraction after extensive vaginal resection of an endometriosis nodule. A 32-year-old nulliparous woman was referred for surgical treatment of a large rectovaginal nodule that extended from the vaginal to the rectal mucosa. Surgical treatment was performed in 2 steps. Initially, a laparoscopic rectal resection was performed without opening the vagina to reduce the risk of fistula formation; 6 months later, the patient underwent a laparoscopic second-look combined with the vaginal approach to remove remai...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Nucélio Luiz de Barros Moreira Lemos, Gil Kamergorodsky, Ana Luiza Antunes Faria, Paulo Augusto Ayroza Galvão Ribeiro, Antonio Pedro Flores Auge, Tsutomu Aoki Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

Transcervical Suction of Interstitial Pregnancy under Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic GuidanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
We describe a case of interstitial pregnancy treated with transcervical suction using an 8F pediatric catheter placed through the cornua under laparoscopic and hysteroscopic guidance with preservation of the uterine cornua and fallopian tube. The procedure was quick, bleeding was minimal, and there were no complications. Removal was complete, and serum β–human chorionic gonadotropin quickly became undetectable. Three months after the operation, salpingography yielded normal findings, and the patient was pregnant again 8 months after the surgery. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Zhuhua Cai, Fang Wang, Huamei Cao, Qiuxia Xia Tags: Case Reports Source Type: journals

A Modified Technique of LAVH with the Biswas Uterovaginal ElevatorEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: This was a review of 512 consecutive cases of laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) for benign gynecologic conditions with the Biswas uterovaginal elevator (BUVE) from February 2003 through June 2008. A single operator, using the BUVE and a standard surgical protocol, performed all hysterectomies. Variables analysis included patient demographics, operative times, uterine weight, hospital stay, intraoperative blood loss, and intraoperative and postoperative complications. LAVH was successfully performed for all patients. The median operative time was 70.07 minutes, range 35 to 250 minutes. The median u...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Eric Tat Choi Lee, Felix Wu Shun Wong, Chi Eung Danforn Lim Tags: Instruments and Techniques Source Type: journals

A New Hysteroscopic Technique for the Preparation of Partially Intramural Myomas in Office Setting (OPPIuM technique): A Pilot StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Our preliminary findings seem to support the safety and the effectiveness of the OPPIuM procedure by reporting the conversion of myomas with intramural development>1.5 cm into totally or prevalently intracavitary ones in nearly 93% of cases. Such technique may allow surgeons to perform resectoscopic surgery more safely and quickly as dealing with prevalently intracavitary lesions. However, further studies are mandatory to validate its use in daily practice. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Stefano Bettocchi, Attilio Di Spiezio Sardo, Oronzo Ceci, Luigi Nappi, Maurizio Guida, Elena Greco, Lauro Pinto, Anna Lina Camporiale, Carmine Nappi Tags: Instruments and Techniques Source Type: journals

A Retrospective Review of the GelPort System in Single-Port Access Pelvic SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: The GelPort system appears to contribute favorably to single-port access surgery because the device permits circumferential access and retraction during instrumentation. Furthermore, the specialized design augments a surgeon's versatility and access to complicated anatomic regions without compromising the peritoneum. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mark A. Rettenmaier, Lisa N. Abaid, Michelle R. Erwin, Cameron R. John, John P. Micha, John V. Brown, Bram H. Goldstein Tags: Instruments and Techniques Source Type: journals

Use of Suction Curettage in Operative HysteroscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: We investigated the efficiency of suction curettage used during operative hysteroscopy to facilitate removal of relatively large multiple endometrial polyps (MPs), single endometrial polyps (SPs), and submucous uterine myomas (SMs). Four hundred patients with MPs, 200 with SPs, and 60 with SMs were randomly selected into treatment group 1 (study group), and the same numbers of patients in each category was included in treatment group 2 (control group). In total, 1320 patients were recruited. The operator in group 1 used suction curettage to aid removal of the lesions, whereas the operator in group 2 used the conv...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chunxia Cheng, Ting Zhao, Min Xue, Yajun Wan, Dabao Xu Tags: Instruments and Techniques Source Type: journals

A Novel Modification of Traditional 2-Port Laparoscopic Surgery Using a 5-mm Flexible ScopeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: In embryonic natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery, more than 1 port is inserted through the umbilicus. In the present study, embryonic natural orifice transumbilical endoscopic surgery combined with a flexible scope was used to further improve gynecologic surgery. A surgical incision was made in the umbilical region to enter the abdominal cavity using the closed approach. A 12-mm port was placed at the umbilical incision, and the 5-mm flexible scope was inserted through the port. Another surgical port was then made in the left inguinal region for insertion of a 5-mm port while monitoring it with the ...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Iwaho Kikuchi, Jun Kumakiri, Keiji Kuroda, Shozo Matsuoka, Mari Kitade, Satoru Takeda Tags: Instruments and Techniques Source Type: journals

Analysis of the Impact of Body Mass Index on the Surgical Outcomes after Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic MyomectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Preoperative obesity is not a risk factor for poor surgical outcome in patients undergoing robotic myomectomy. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Amy George, David Eisenstein, Ganesa Wegienka Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Sexuality after Laparoscopic Peritoneal Vaginoplasty in Women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser SyndromeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Objective: To evaluate anatomic and sexual outcomes in women with Mayer-Rokitansky-Kuster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome after laparoscopic Davydov (laparoscopic peritoneal vaginoplasty).Design: Prospective follow-up study of patients with MRKH syndrome after vaginoplasty (Design classification: II-2).Setting: Academic hospital.Patients: Patients with MRKH syndrome and frequency-matched age-comparable healthy controls.Intervention: Thirty-one patients with MRKH syndrome underwent surgery with the procedure, and their clinical, surgical, and follow-up data were recorded. A Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Xishi Liu, Maohua Liu, Keqin Hua, Bin Li, Sun-Wei Guo Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Hyperinnervation in Intestinal Deep Infiltrating EndometriosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Study Objective: To investigate the extent and types of innervation of endometriotic lesions in various regions of the bowel.Design: Retrospective nonrandomized immunohistochemical study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3.Setting: University-based laboratory.Patients: Thirty-six women undergoing laparoscopy or laparotomy because of deep infiltrating endometriosis in various regions of the bowel, including the sigmoid colon, appendix, and rectum.Interventions: Immunohistochemical staining of endometriotic specimens with antibodies against protein gene product 9.5, neurofilament, nerve growth factor, nerve gr...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Guoyun Wang, Natsuko Tokushige, Peter Russell, Sylvia Dubinovsky, Robert Markham, Ian S. Fraser Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Office Endometrial Ablation with Local Anesthesia Using the HydroThermAblator System: Comparison of Outcomes in Patients with Submucous Myomas with Those with Normal Cavities in 246 Cases Performed Over 5½ YearsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusions: Hydrothermablation performed in the medical office using local anesthesia seems to be a safe, effective, and cost-saving procedure for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding in women with both normal and myomatous uteri. Although the success rate in patients with normal cavities was higher than that achieved in patients with submucous myomas, hysterectomy because of abnormal bleeding related to myomas was avoided in 88.4% of the group with myomas. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Mark H. Glasser, Peter K. Heinlein, Yun-Yi Hung Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Efficacy of Bipolar Radiofrequency Endometrial Ablation vs Thermal Balloon Ablation for Management of Menorrhagia: A Population-Based CohortEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Study Objective: To compare the efficacy of bipolar radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and thermal balloon ablation (TBA) using treatment failure and postprocedure amenorrhea as outcome measures.Design: Population-based cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).Setting: Two medical centers in the upper Midwest.Patients: Using the medical records linkage system of the Rochester Epidemiology Project, we identified 455 residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota, who underwent global endometrial ablation because of menorrhagia from January 1, 1998, through December 31, 2005. Amenorrhea was defined as complete ces...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sherif A. El-Nashar, Matthew R. Hopkins, Douglas J. Creedon, William A. Cliby, Abimbola O. Famuyide Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Pelvic Cyst: Renal or Ovarian?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Abstract: Ovarian cyst is a common gynecologic finding. Renal cysts develop in 15% of women older than 70 years, and nephroptosis in 20% of the population, primarily in women. Herein, we review these conditions and present a case in which the patient had a cystic kidney in combination with nephroptosis. At vaginal ultrasound performed with the patient in an upright position, the kidney slid down into the pelvis, thus imitating an ovarian mass. At laparoscopy, the patient was positioned head down, and the kidney, lying near the diaphragm, was not seen. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Dirk Michael Forner, Bjoern Lampe Tags: Review Article and Case Report Source Type: journals

Robotics and Gynecologic Oncology: Review of the LiteratureEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The objectives of this article were to review the published scientific literature about robotics and its application to gynecologic oncology to date and to summarize findings of this advanced computerenhanced laparoscopic technique. Relevant sources were identified by a search of PUBMED from January 1950 to January 2009 using the key words Robot or Robotics and Cervical cancer, Endometrial cancer, Gynecologic oncology, and Ovarian cancer. Appropriate case reports, case series, retrospective studies, prospective trials, and review articles were selected. A total of 38 articles were identified on the subject, and 27 were inc...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jennifer E. Cho, Farr R. Nezhat Tags: Review Article Source Type: journals

Recurrent LeiomyomatosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An 18-year-old woman came to our clinic in November 2008 with an abdominal mass that had been increasing in size over the last 6 months. In 2005, she had undergone laparoscopic myomectomy because of a 6×5-cm fibroid in the anterior wall. The myoma was removed via morcellation. Histopathologic analysis confirmed that the mass was a benign leiomyoma. In 2006, the patient again had pain and an abdominal mass. Ultrasonic examination revealed a 6-cm myoma, and laparoscopic myomectomy was performed. The myoma, which showed degenerative changes intraoperatively, was removed via morcellation. Histopathologic analysis revealed a b...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Rakesh Sinha, Meenakshi Sundaram, Smita Lakhotia Tags: Images in Endoscopy Source Type: journals

Ruptured Ectopic (Cornual) PregnancyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 38-year-old woman visited the emergency department with abdominal pain of 2-hour duration. She was anxious and pale with cold clammy skin; blood pressure was 80/40 mm hg, with a tachycardia of 100. A urinary pregnancy test produced positive findings and vaginal ultrasound showed hemoperitoneum without signs of an intrauterine pregnancy. A rupture of an ectopic pregnancy was suggested and the patient was prepared for surgical intervention. Emergency laparoscopy was performed, which showed a large amount of intraabdominal clots . After evacuation of approximately 2.5 L of hemoperitoneum, a rupture of a right corneal (inter...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Sebastiaan Veersema, Anne Damoiseaux Tags: Images in Endoscopy Source Type: journals

Robotics and LaparoscopyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The excellent review of the use of robotics in gynecologic oncology by Cho and Nezhat in this issue of the Journal activated my déjà vu dendrites. Laparoscopy in its infancy was championed by the AAGL. Many of us still active in the society remember defending its safety, therapeutic efficacy, and costs vs laparotomy. In time it became apparent that there were fewer complications, equal if not better operative results, and overall reduced costs because of outpatient or overnight hospital stays. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - November 1, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Stephen L. Corson Tags: Editorial Source Type: journals

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Laminaria Tent vs Misoprostol for Cervical Priming before Hysteroscopy: Randomized StudyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Laminaria tents are superior to oral misoprostol insofar as less need for cervical dilation and fewer adverse effects. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - September 18, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Yu-Hung Lin, Jiann-Loung Hwang, Kok-Min Seow, Lee-Wen Huang, Heng-Ju Chen, Bih-Chwen Hsieh Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

Long-Term Results of Laparoscopic Colposuspension with Bilateral Round-Infundibulopelvic Ligaments after Hysterectomy for Uterovaginal ProlapseEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic colposuspension using bilateral round-infundibulopelvic ligaments after hysterectomy could be an effective surgical option in the treatment of high-grade uterovaginal prolapse. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - September 7, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Dong Ho Kim, Seung-Su Han, Il-Han Lee Tags: Original Articles Source Type: journals

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In the article by Bianchi et al entitled “Extensive excision of deep infiltrative endometriosis before in vitro fertilization significantly improves pregnancy rates” (Volume 16, No. 2, pp. 174–180), the citation for reference 10 on page 174 should be a citation for reference 7. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Tags: Erratum Source Type: journals

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To The Editor: Regarding the cover photo and the “Images in Endoscopy” article and photograph in Vol. 16 Number 4, (page 410). The explanation under the photograph (Figure 1) is incorrect. This would be a “direct” inguinal hernia since the defect is medial to the inferior epigastric vessels (by definition). Indirect inguinal hernias are lateral to the inferior epigastric vessels (by definition). (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Roderick Brown Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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To the Editor: We read with interest the recent article by Advincula and Wang, “Evolving Role and Current State of Robotics in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery” . The authors used our publications about robot-assisted laparoscopy to expound on the limitations of robotics in laparoscopic gynecologic surgery . In doing so, however, we believe they may have misinterpreted our views about the role of robotics and failed to characterize the breadth of our experience and opinions. (Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology)
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Camran Nezhat, Farr Nezhat, Ceana Nezhat Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Allocation of Scarce Medical Library Resources as a Form of Implicit Medical RationingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: The 2008–2009 economic recession frames the reality of the economic shortfalls that many health science libraries face and directly affects the ability of some academic obstetrics and gynecology departments to fulfill their missions. Budgets of these libraries have not kept pace with the increasing costs of scholarly journals (which constitute the largest portion of their expenditures); consequently, additional budget cuts now may result in loss of access to journals considered to be “core materials” for our specialty. This loss of library resources, in our opinion, represents implicit rationing of me...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Ronald E. Batt, John Yeh, Renee B. Bush Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

Vaginal Vault Dehiscence after HysterectomyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
To the Editor: In the case series and review, Agdi et al. (J Minimal Invasive Gynecol. 2009;16:313-317) describe the occurrence of vaginal vault dehiscence after hysterectomy and investigate predisposing factors. Cases were collected by a survey of physicians who participated in the exchange on the topic of vaginal vault dehiscence at AAGL Endo Exchange LIST SERV archives (unpublished cases) and combined these cases with a second group of cases published in the literature. The authors describe the patient characteristics and focus on all different suturing techniques used. It is a very interesting report because of the f...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Johanna M.A. Pijnenborg, Johanne Ter Haar, Anne Timmermans Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals

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We read with great interest the letter from Drs. Batt and Yeh, and we appreciated their comments. The effect of gravity and the decubitus position was tested at the begining of the study to establish which position could provide the best access and working space to the retroperitoneum. The lateral, left and right, decubitus and the prone positions were tested. Considering the anatomy model we used, the safest access and the best exposure were achieved in the supine decubitus position. Insofar as your suggestion about using the knee-chest position, this would certainly be of greatest help in a cadaver or human model; howev...
Source: The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - August 31, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Arnaud Wattiez Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: journals