Laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy using the plasma kinetic and lap loop systems: an alternative approach in the surgical management of women with uterine fibroids.

Objective: To evaluate the safety and applicability of laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (LSH) using the plasma kinetic (PK) and lap loop systems as an alternative surgical approach in the management of uterine fibroids in women who have completed their families.

Study Design: Sixty-two consecutive LSH were performed during this prospective study from March 2003 to March 2005 at Princess Royal University Hospital, Kent, UK.

Results: All study patients had menorrhagia resistant to at least one form of therapy, with a mean duration of symptoms of 3.

Over one thousand patients with early stage endometriosis treated with the Helica Thermal Coagulator (HELICA): safety aspects.

Study Objective: To assess the safety of the Helica Thermal Coagulator in the laparoscopic treatment of early stage endometriosis.

Design: Retrospective, observational.

Settings: The Princess Royal University Hospital, The Sloane and Chelsfield Park Hospitals, Kent, UK.

One hundred cases of laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy using the PK and Lap Loop systems.

Study Objective: To evaluate the safety and short-term outcomes of laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy using the PK and Lap Loop systems.

Design: Prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: Princess Royal University and Chelsfield Park Hospitals, Kent, UK.