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Abstract
Hysterectomy remains mostly performed via the abdominal route in the United Kingdom, despite advances in minimal access techniques and increased training in laparoscopic hysterectomy. The use of uterine manipulators remains a key component of the laparoscopic approach. During abdominal surgery, access to the pelvis can be challenging on occasion, and there may be a higher incidence of intraoperative complications. We describe the use of a laparoscopic uterine manipulator during total abdominal hysterectomy as a novel approach to facilitate the procedure by improving surgical exposure, reducing dissection, while safeguarding vital structures and maintaining vaginal length.
What is already known on the subject? Hysterectomy remains mostly performed via the abdominal route in the United Kingdom, despite advances in minimal access techniques and increased training in laparoscopic hysterectomy. The use of uterine manipulators remains a key component of the laparoscopic approach.
What do the results of this study add? We describe the use of a laparoscopic uterine manipulator during total abdominal hysterectomy as a novel approach to facilitate the procedure by improving surgical exposure, reducing dissection, while safeguarding vital structures and maintaining vaginal length.
What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or future research? The proposed technique is safe, easily reproducible and could be widely adopted. This approach may be considered as an option in morbidly obese women or those women with anticipated complex pelvic pathology.
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Acknowledgements
The medical photography department at the University Hospital of Wishaw, NHS Lanarkshire.
Disclosure statement
The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.