Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3957562 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) with pneumoperitoneum has been used in cholecystectomies, appendectomies, and nephrectomies, but transvaginal NOTES using a single port in gynecologic procedures has not been described despite gynecologist familiarity with the vaginal approach. We performed transvaginal single-port NOTES in 10 women with benign uterine adnexal disease: oophorectomy in 3 patients, salpingostomy and salpingectomy in 2 each, and ovarian cystectomy, paratubal cystectomy, and ovarian wedge resection in 1 each. The patients were discharged at 1 or 2 days postoperatively, and were satisfied, with minimal pain, no abdominal scar, and no complications at 2-month follow-up. We conclude that transvaginal single-port NOTES to treat benign uterine adnexal disease is a feasible and attractive option.
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Authors
Ki Hoon MD, PhD, Jae Yun MD, PhD, Sun Haeng MD, PhD, Kyu Wan MD, PhD, Tak MD, PhD,