Laparoscopic myomectomy for very large myomas using an isobaric (gasless) technique.

JSLS

Unit of Gynecology and Obstetrics, International School of Gynaecological Endoscopy, S Pio X Hospital, Milan, Italy.

Published: February 2006

Objectives: Laparoscopic myomectomy using pneumoperitoneum for large myomas (> or = 8 cm) is hindered by several factors, such as the increased operative time, the risk of perioperative bleeding, and the risk of conversion to laparotomy. With the introduction of isobaric laparoscopy using abdominal wall lifting, this procedure can be performed using conventional surgical instruments introduced through small abdominal incisions. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility, reproducibility, and safety of isobaric laparoscopic myomectomy for very large myomas > or = 10 cm using a subcutaneous abdominal wall-lifting device.

Methods: A series of 24 consecutive patients with at least 1 symptomatic myoma > or = 10 cm underwent a gasless laparoscopic myomectomy with the Laparotenser device. Conventional long laparotomy instruments were used.

Results: Gasless laparoscopic myomectomy was successful in all 24 consecutive patients. The size of the dominant myoma varied from 10 cm to 20 cm. The median operating time was 93 minutes. The median postoperative drop in hemoglobin was 2.8 g/dL. No surgical complications occurred. The median hospital stay was 2.8 days.

Conclusion: Gasless laparoscopic myomectomy is feasible, reproducible, and safe for removing very large myomas. Therefore, it can represent an excellent option for the minimally invasive removal of very large myomas.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3015631PMC

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