Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
3957177 Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2009 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
We compared the efficiency and safety of a newly developed reusable morcellator (Olympus VarioCarve) with that of a disposable morcellator (GyneCare Morcellex) for gynecologic laparoscopic surgery. In group 1 (n = 15 patients; 11 myomectomies and 4 supracervical hysterectomies), the laparoscopic disposable morcellator was used, and in group 2 (n = 14; 11 myomectomies and 3 supracervical hysterectomies), the reusable morcellator was used. There were no statistical differences in total tissue weight. Morcellating time was significantly shorter in group 2, and the rate of morcellation was significantly greater in group 2. Significantly fewer and longer pieces of tissue were removed with the reusable morcellator. No iatrogenic organ damage was observed.
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