Use of biomedical photonics in gynecological surgery: a uterine transplantation model.

Aim: Uterine transplantation (UTx) has been proposed as a treatment for permanent absolute uterine factor infertility. The study aims were to compare pulse oximetry and multispectral imaging (MSI), for intraoperative tracking of uterine oxygen saturation in animal UTx models (rabbit and sheep).

Results/methodology: Imaging results confirmed the re-establishment of adequate perfusion in the transplanted organ after surgery.