Figures & data
Figure 1 Hysterotomy is made horizontally through the serosa and the myometrium using a Harmonic device.
Note: Photo courtesy of Dr Tommaso Falcone, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Figure 2 Hemostasis can be achieved using the Maryland bipolar electrocautery device while making the hysterotomy.
Note: Photo courtesy of Dr Tommaso Falcone, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Figure 3 Placement of a robotic tenaculum on the fibroid to assist with enucleation of the fibroid.
Note: Photo courtesy of Dr Tommaso Falcone, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
Figure 4 Fibroid enucleation with the assistance of robotic tenaculum using blunt dissection in conjunction with the use of harmonic energy as needed.
Note: Photo courtesy of Dr Tommaso Falcone, Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
