The new acceleromyograph TOF 3D was compared with the established TOF Watch SX in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic gynecological surgery. Neuromuscular transmission was assessed by simultaneous recording with both devices. Measurements were performed simultaneously at the left and the right M.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince hysterectomy could be performed with low risk, it has been part of the standard of surgical prolapse therapy for decades. This has not been scrutinized for a long time. In this review, we describe the development of this issue in recent years.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Clin Med
January 2021
Here, we describe the current laparoscopic procedures for prolapse surgery and report data based on the application of these procedures. We also evaluate current approaches in vaginal prolapse surgery. Debates concerning the use of meshes have seriously affected vaginal surgery and threaten to influence reconstructive laparoscopic surgery as well.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMinim Invasive Ther Allied Technol
August 2019
Traditionally, a cystocele caused by a midline defect of the pelvic fascia is treated by vaginal fascia duplication, also known as anterior colporraphy. The rectocele is managed by suturing the posterior fascia and, frequently, the levator ani muscles. We developed the approach of laparoscopic anterior and posterior fascia repair by native tissue.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Laparoscopic surgery is associated with reduced morbidity, and postoperative pain is reduced. The aim of this study was to assess postoperative pain intensity, analgesic requirements, and the influence of cofactors after laparoscopic sacral colpopexy.
Methods: The study assessed 287 patients treated with laparoscopic sacropexy for genital prolapse with a Pelvic Organ Prolapse Quantification grade>1.