Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with Filshie clips.

We conducted a retrospective study to evaluate the efficacy of Filshie clips for pedicle ligation during laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy. The procedure was a combination of endoscopic stapling with lateral movement of the cartridge to the infundibulopelvic or ovarian ligaments, Filshie clips to uterine arteries, cutting diathermy to transect the cervix, and motorized morcellator to remove the uterine body. Two patients had postoperative spotting from the stump.