Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8781294 | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology | 2018 | 26 Pages |
Abstract
In this pilot study, the addition of McCall culdoplasty to standard cuff closure during total laparoscopic hysterectomy was not associated with an increase in operative time, estimated blood loss, or surgical complications. No differences in the total vaginal length or vaginal apex during Valsalva were observed at the 12-month follow-up. There were no differences in sexual dysfunction or dyspareunia. Given the well-established risk reduction for the development of apical prolapse with McCall culdoplasty during vaginal hysterectomy, this procedure may be a feasible and safe addition to total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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Authors
Sara R. MD, MPH, Kumari A. MD, MSCR, Janelle K. MD, MSCR, John F. MD, Matthew T. MD, MSCR,