Safe total intrafascial laparoscopic (TAIL) hysterectomy: a prospective cohort study

Feasibility and safety of total laparoscopic retrograde hysterectomy in a large uterus with obliterated cul-de-sac due to severe endometriosis

OBJECTIVE

To examine the safety and feasibility of total laparoscopic retrograde hysterectomy (TLreH) in patients with obliterated cul-de-sac due to severe endometriosis.

STUDY DESIGN

This retrospective case-control observational study was performed at the Yokohama Municipal Citizen's Hospital between January 2014 and December 2019. Ninety-two women who underwent TLreH and who had uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, or both with obliterated cul-de-sac due to severe endometriosis were enrolled.

RESULTS

Surgical outcomes were retrospectively analyzed. The median operation time was 122 (range, 54-312) min, and the median blood loss was 150 (range, 0-1420) mL. Perioperative complications (Clavien-Dindo classification ≥Ⅲ) occurred in 3 cases (3.3 %). There were no cases of transition to open surgery. Blood transfusion was required in 1 case. The operation time and estimated blood loss volume were significantly correlated with the weight of the uterus (p < 0.01). The subjects were divided into two groups: uteri weighing ≥600 g group and those weighing <600 g group. In the ≥600 g group, the median operation time and median estimated blood loss volume were 130 (81-312) min and 265 (70-1420) mL, respectively. There was no difference in the frequency of perioperative complications or blood transfusions between the groups.

CONCLUSION

Our study demonstrated that TLreH for severe endometriosis with obliterated cul-de-sac was feasible and safe. It could be safely performed for large uteri (≥600 g) with obliterated cul-de-sac due to severe endometriosis.

Renal Calyceal Rupture following Ureteral Injury after Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Ureteral injury (UI) complicates 0.1%-2.5% of total laparoscopic hysterectomies (TLHs). Renal calyceal rupture (RCR) is predominantly seen in patients with ureteral stones causing ureteral obstruction. Iatrogenic (surgical and nonsurgical) causes are responsible for only 3.5% of RCR. A 45-year-old gravida 4, para 2 female with a body mass index of 20 and no previous abdominal surgeries underwent a TLH due to hypermenorrhea and secondary anemia in the presence of a myomatous uterus. Intraoperatively, pelvic endometriosis and an isthmic myoma, 4 cm in diameter, were documented. On the 2^nd postoperative day, the patient reported right-sided loin pain. The computed tomography scan revealed a right-sided RCR with urine extravasation and a retroperitoneal and intra-abdominal urinoma. The patient was treated with a transitory nephrostomy for 6 months, and subsequently finally with ureteroneocystostomy (psoas hitch). This case extends the spectrum of iatrogenic RCR causes as well as UI manifestations after TLH.

Laparoscopic Hysterectomies: Our 10 Years Experience in a Single Laparoscopic Center

STUDY OBJECTIVE

To evaluate the association between outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy with respect to clinical factors, intraoperative variants, and post-operative complications.

DESIGN

The study conducted was retrospective (Canadian Task Force Classification II-1).

SETTING

The set used in this study was a gynecological laparoscopic centre.

PATIENTS

The present study included 858 women who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomies with or without bilateral/unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, from December 2004 to May 2014.

INTERVENTIONS

Eight hundred and sixteen patients underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy, 14 patients underwent subtotal laparoscopic hysterectomy, 20 patients underwent laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, and 8 patients underwent laparoscopic radical hysterectomy with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection.

MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS

All surgeries were performed by the same surgeon, using the same surgical technique. The medical records were reviewed, and data were collected with respect to age, indications, type of surgery performed, intraoperative variants, and post-operative complications. Patient average age was 44.9 ± 6.2 years. Most common indication for benign TLH was leiomyoma of 54.4 %. Indications for laparoscopic radical hysterectomy were early stage endometrial cancer (n = 5) and early stage cervical cancer (n = 3). The maximum uterine size operated on was from 20-26 weeks, 4.9 % (n = 42). 9.7 % had previous abdominopelvic surgery. Fifty three % underwent unilateral/bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Conversion rate was 0.93 % (n = 8). The minimum and maximum operating time during the total study period was 20 min-2 h. The major complication rates were 0.9 % (n = 8). The hospital stay was not more than 2 days.

CONCLUSION

In our experience of 858 laparoscopic hysterectomies, 850 were done for benign indications, and 8 done for malignancies. TLH can be performed more safely and under vision, with less blood loss, early post-operative recovery, less post-operative infection, and less complication rate.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy and prolapse: a multiprocedural concept

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES

Today, laparoscopic intrafascial hysterectomy and laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy are well-accepted techniques. With our multimodal concept of laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications, preservation of the pelvic floor as well as reconstruction of pelvic floor structures and pre-existing prolapse situations can be achieved.

METHODS

The multimodal concept consists of 3 steps: 1. Intrafascial hysterectomy with preservation of existing structures. A. Technique 1: Primary uterine artery ligation. B. Technique 2: Classic intrafascial hysterectomy. 2. A technique for the stable fixation of the vaginal or cervical stump. 3. A new method of pectopexy to correct a pre-existing descensus situation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSTION: This well-balanced concept can be used by advanced endoscopic gynecologic surgeons as well as by novices in our field.

Iatrogenic uterine perforation and bowel penetration using a Hohlmanipulator: A case report

INTRODUCTION

Adequate exposure is a vital factor in total laparoscopic hysterectomy, and uterine manipulators have been used in achieving that. The Hohl uterine manipulator has been considered to be one of the safer manipulators. Beside adequate exposure, it is associated with lower intraoperative complications. However, we report a case of iatrogenic uterine rupture with the Hohl manipulator which also caused bowel penetration.

PRESENTATION OF CASE

A 52-year-old woman with endometrial hyperplasia was scheduled for total laparoscopic hysterectomy. Prior to entering into the abdomen, the Hohl uterine manipulator was introduced into the uterine cavity without force. During the laparoscopic exploration, we noted that the tip of the Hohl manipulator had perforated the posterior uterine fundus and penetrated the bowel. Therefore, laparotomy was performed, and the bowel injury was repaired by a colorectal surgeon.

DISCUSSION

The Hohl uterine manipulator is safe and easy to use, and is associated with decreased intraoperative injuries. However, the complications observed due to the improper use of an uterine manipulator can overshadow any advantages of manipulator. In the present report, we describe a case of uterine perforation and bowel penetration caused by the Hohl uterine manipulator during total laparoscopic hysterectomy, which required conversion to laparotomy. The cause for this complication is associated with improper usage of the uterine manipulator.

CONCLUSION

Uterine manipulator may cause uterine perforation and bowel penetration at the beginning of the hysterectomy procedure. These types of complications can be prevented by proper application of the Hohl manipulator into the uterus under direct pelvic visualization.