Intraoperative temporary internal iliac arterial occlusion (Polat's technique) for severe placenta accreta spectrum: A description of the technique and outcomes in 61 patients.

Objective: To report the results of prophylactic use of intraoperative temporary internal iliac arterial occlusion by Bulldog clamps in patients clinically diagnosed with abnormally invasive placenta.

Methods: This retrospective study included 61 patients diagnosed with FIGO grade 3 abnormally invasive placenta between January 2018 and March 2022. After transfundal incision and fetal delivery, bilateral temporary internal iliac arterial occlusion by Bulldog clamps was performed in all patients.