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Kapurubandara S, Baekelandt J, Laws P, King J. Adoption of vaginally assisted natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for hysterectomy: A single tertiary experience. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2024. [PMID: 39007484 DOI: 10.1111/ajo.13862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 06/23/2024] [Indexed: 07/16/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vaginal hysterectomy (VH) rate is declining despite being considered as the optimal minimally invasive option for hysterectomy with reduced operative time and length of stay compared with laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH). Vaginal assisted natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery hysterectomy (VANH) combines the advantages of both vaginal and endoscopic approach to surgery. AIMS To report feasibility and early experience of a single surgeon adopting VANH at a tertiary Australian hospital. MATERIALS AND METHODS Prospective review of the first 20 VANH cases with complete data set collected retrospectively including patient demographics, indication for surgery and perioperative outcomes. RESULTS The median age of the first 20 participants was 51.5 years (47-57 years of age) and the median body mass index was 33.5 kg/m2 (27.8-38.3 kg/m2). The predominant indication was complex hyperplasia with atypia (12/20, 60%). The median parity was two (1-3) where four patients were nulliparous. The median blood loss was 125 mL (100-200 mL) with an operative time of 149 min (138-198 min) and median weight of the specimen of 181.5 g (66.5-219 g). The mean length of stay was 1.4 days (1-2 days). Five cases had conversion to laparoscopy and the majority (80%) occurred within the first ten cases. CONCLUSIONS VANH is feasible but there is a learning curve to achieve competence in this technique, which requires adequate training in the early stages of adoption with careful case selection. Until further robust data is available to determine the clinical benefit and safety profile of VANH, patients should be carefully counselled and the decision on mode of hysterectomy be individualised.
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- Supuni Kapurubandara
- University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney West Area Pelvic Surgical Unit (SWAPS), Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- The Department of Gynecological Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
- Department of Development and Regeneration, Faculty of Medicine, Group Biomedical Sciences, KU Leuven-University of Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Pelvic Floor Unit, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Balgobin S, Balk EM, Porter AE, Misal M, Grisales T, Meriwether KV, Jeppson PC, Doyle PJ, Aschkenazi SO, Miranne JM, Hobson DT, Howard DL, Mama S, Gupta A, Antosh DD. Enabling Technologies for Gynecologic Vaginal Surgery: A Systematic Review. Obstet Gynecol 2024; 143:524-537. [PMID: 38301255 DOI: 10.1097/aog.0000000000005522] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the literature to evaluate clinical and surgical outcomes for technologies that facilitate vaginal surgical procedures. DATA SOURCES We systematically searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, and ClinicalTrials.gov from January 1990 to May 2022. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION Comparative and single-arm studies with data on contemporary tools or technologies facilitating intraoperative performance of vaginal gynecologic surgical procedures for benign indications were included. Citations were independently double screened, and eligible full-text articles were extracted by two reviewers. Data collected included study characteristics, technology, patient demographics, and intraoperative and postoperative outcomes. Risk of bias for comparative studies was assessed using established methods, and restricted maximum likelihood model meta-analyses were conducted as indicated. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS The search yielded 8,658 abstracts, with 116 eligible studies that evaluated pedicle sealing devices (n=32), nonrobotic and robotic vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (n=64), suture capture devices (n=17), loop ligatures (n=2), and table-mounted telescopic cameras (n=1). Based on 19 comparative studies, pedicle sealing devices lowered vaginal hysterectomy operative time by 15.9 minutes (95% CI, -23.3 to -85), blood loss by 36.9 mL (95% CI, -56.9 to -17.0), hospital stay by 0.2 days (95% CI, -0.4 to -0.1), and visual analog scale pain scores by 1.4 points on a subjective 10-point scale (95% CI, -1.7 to -1.1). Three nonrandomized comparative studies and 53 single-arm studies supported the feasibility of nonrobotic vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery for hysterectomy, adnexal surgery, pelvic reconstruction, and myomectomy. Data were limited for robotic vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery, suture capture devices, loop ligatures, and table-mounted cameras due to few studies or study heterogeneity. CONCLUSION Pedicle sealing devices lower operative time and blood loss for vaginal hysterectomy, with modest reductions in hospital stay and pain scores. Although other technologies identified in the literature may have potential to facilitate vaginal surgical procedures and improve outcomes, additional comparative effectiveness research is needed. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO, CRD42022327490.
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- Sunil Balgobin
- Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, and the Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas; the Center for Evidence Synthesis in Health, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, Rhode Island; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; the Division of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico; the Woman's Center for Advanced Pelvic Surgery, Phoenix, Arizona; the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology, School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Waukesha, Wisconsin; the Division of Urogynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan; the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Health, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, and the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Camden, New Jersey; and the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Louisville Health, Louisville, Kentucky
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Lerner V, Stuart AE, Baekalandt J. Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery Hysterectomy Deconstructed: Expanding Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeons' Toolbox. J Gynecol Surg 2024; 40:78-99. [PMID: 38690154 PMCID: PMC11057779 DOI: 10.1089/gyn.2023.0098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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Background The introduction of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) to the toolbox of gynecologic surgeons has the potential to reverse the trend of vaginal hysterectomy declines. Methods This review discusses nuances of the vNOTES technique applied to hysterectomy; describes vNOTES hysterectomy, step-by-step (including tips and tricks for low- and high-complexity cases for surgeons who may want to incorporate vNOTES hysterectomy into their surgical repertoires); and examines evidence and research trends in this field. Results The descriptions in the text, figures, tables, and videos all contribute to giving readers a clear understanding of vNOTES, its advantages, limitations, and research potentials. Conclusions vNOTES hysterectomy is a unique blend of vaginal, laparoscopic, and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) techniques and is not a new procedure, but rather another tool to use in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. (J GYNECOL SURG 40:78).
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- Veronica Lerner
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Lenox Hill Hospital, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health, Hempstead, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Institution of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Helsingborg Hospital, Sweden
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, Imelda Hospital, Bonheiden, Belgium
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Zhang LL, Wang YS, Bai LP, Zheng A. Comparison of hysterectomy cases performed by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: A paired sample cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37551. [PMID: 38552066 PMCID: PMC10977547 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the feasibility, indications, and benefits of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (v-NOTES) hysterectomy for nonmalignant gynecological diseases. The clinical data, including the baseline information and surgical conditions of 81 patients who underwent v-NOTES hysterectomy for nonmalignant gynecological diseases in a tertiary university hospital from October 2018 to August 2022, were retrospectively analyzed and compared with the total laparoscopic hysterectomy group (200 cases) and the transumbilical laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery group (150 cases). In comparison with the other 2 groups, the highest proportion of patients in the v-NOTES group had cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. Accordingly, mean preoperative uterine volume measured by sonography was significantly smaller in the v-notes group. In the v-NOTES group, the mean number of vaginal deliveries and age were significantly higher, while the mean number of previous abdominal surgeries was lower compared to the other 2 groups. The V-NOTES group had a shorter operation time, shorter postoperative urinary catheter insertion time, earlier intestinal recovery days, shorter hospital stay, and lower visual analogue scale scores after surgery, and the differences were statistically significant. When indicated appropriately, v-NOTES hysterectomy can be a feasible and advantageous surgical modality. In particular, in comparison to the laparoendoscopic Single Site Surgery and total laparoscopic hysterectomy groups, the v-NOTES group had advantages in postoperative recovery and had more aesthetic surgical results.
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- Ling-li Zhang
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Ministry of Education, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Hurni Y, Fung H, Simonson C, Serio MD, Lachat R, Bodenmann P, Seidler S, Huber D. Impact of Uterine Weight and Shape on vNOTES Hysterectomy: Analysis of 238 Consecutive Cases. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2024; 31:115-122. [PMID: 37981263 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2023] [Revised: 11/08/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To compare the perioperative outcomes of transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomies for different uterine weights and shapes. DESIGN Observational study. SETTING Swiss teaching hospital. PATIENTS Women who underwent vNOTES hysterectomy for benign conditions between May 2020 and July 2023 (N = 238). Patients were divided into 4 subgroups depending on uterus weight and shape. Uteri weighting <280 g were classified as type 0. Uteri weighting ≥280 g were categorized as type 1 (no vascular pedicle displacement), type 2 (cranial displacement of adnexal vascular pedicles), and type 3 (displacement of uterine arteries). INTERVENTIONS All women underwent vNOTES hysterectomies. We compared perioperative outcomes for the 4 subgroups. MEASUREMENT AND MAIN RESULTS We classified 168 patients (70.6%) as uterus type 0, 33 patients (13.9%) as type 1, 24 patients (10.1%) as type 2, and 13 patients (5.4%) as type 3. Mean uterine weight was 135.8 ± 59.5 g in type 0, 398.0 ± 167.3 g in type 1, 603.5 ± 217.9 g in type 2, and 661.7 ± 281.6 g in type 3. Operative time in type 0 (65.1 ± 30.9 minutes) and type 1 (65.1 ± 24.0 minutes) was shorter than in type 2 (102.3 ± 60.0 minutes) and type 3 (115.2 ± 40.3 minutes). Blood losses were more significant in type 2 (158.5 ± 212.0 mL) and type 3 (158.5 ± 110.7 mL) than in type 0 (85.6 ± 113.5 mL). No difference in the rate of total complications among groups was observed (8.3%, 3.0%, 12.5%, and 15.4% in types 0, 1, 2, and 3, respectively). CONCLUSION The displacement of the vascular pedicles seems associated with longer operative time and more blood loss and could represent a marker for technical difficulty in vNOTES hysterectomy. However, it does not influence the perioperative complication rate.
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- Yannick Hurni
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber).
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland (Ms. Fung)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber)
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland (Drs. Hurni, Simonson, Di Serio, Lachat, Bodenmann, Seidler, and Huber); Department of Pediatrics, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Geneva University Hospitals, Geneva, Switzerland (Dr. Huber)
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Interdonato ML, Scollo P, Bignardi T, Massimello F, Ferrara M, Donatiello G, Caretto M, Mannella P, Pecorino B, Meroni MG, Simoncini T. Hysterectomy by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery: An Italian initial experience. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:1018232. [PMID: 36582280 PMCID: PMC9792506 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.1018232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background The aim of this study is to evaluate the initial feasibility, safety, and outcomes of hysterectomy performed by transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) at three institutions in Italy. Materials and methods All women who underwent vNOTES hysterectomy ± salpingo-oophorectomy for benign indications at three tertiary referral medical centers between July 2019 and April 2021 were included in a retrospective analysis. All vNOTESs were performed with the use of Alexis® and Vpath Gel paths® (Applied Medical). Perioperative data were extracted from patient records. Patient satisfaction and dyspareunia were prospectively inquired about at 60 days and 6 months. Results Forty-six patients underwent vNOTES in the study period. Indications for surgery included myomas ± metrorrhagia (52.2%), H-Sil/in situ cervical cancer (10.7%), adenomyosis ± metrorrhagia (8.7%), BRCA 1-2 mutations (6.5%), endometrial hyperplasia (6.5%), ovarian cyst + history of breast cancer (6.5%), metrorrhagia (6.5%), and hydatidiform mole (2.2%). The mean operation time was 91.1 (±32.6) minutes. The mean hemoglobin drop was 1.2 (±0.8). The mean visual analog scale at 24 h for post-operative pain was 3.3 (±1.8). Secondary to our limited experience with the surgical technique, we favor discharge only from day 1. The mean length of hospital stay was 2 (±1.4) days. Two conversions to conventional laparoscopy were reported (4.3%), due to an obliterated pouch of Douglas and a preoperative complication. Two post-operative complications were reported (4.3%). Overall, our data on peri- and post-operative outcomes are similar to those already published for vNOTES. Conclusion Our initial experience suggests that introducing vNOTES as an alternative to conventional surgery is feasible and may offer some advantages in selected women.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Niguarda Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cannizzaro Hospital, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy,*Correspondence: Tommaso Simoncini,
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Applications of vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) in gynecologic surgery. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 2022; 34:220-226. [PMID: 35895964 DOI: 10.1097/gco.0000000000000799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is an emerging approach used across surgical disciplines. This review seeks to assess the growing body of literature on experiences and outcomes using vaginal NOTES (vNOTES) in gynecologic surgery. RECENT FINDINGS Many limitations of vaginal surgery including lack of descensus or restricted vaginal space can be overcome with vNOTES whereas avoiding risks of abdominal incisions in traditional laparoscopy. vNOTES may have superior outcomes in pain, length of stay, and satisfaction for multiple gynecologic indications however additional data is needed to assess cost-effectiveness and long-term outcomes. Surgeons implementing this technique should have adequate experience with both traditional vaginal and laparoscopic approaches. The current body of high-quality studies is heavily influenced by single site, single surgeon studies and as such may not be fully applicable to all practices incorporating this novel technique, and adequate training should precede implementation of Vnotes. SUMMARY Vaginal surgery is considered the least invasive approach, however, may not be appropriate in all cases. vNOTES presents a novel approach that combines the access and visualization afforded by endoscopy whereas avoiding the risks associated with transabdominal entry and can be considered as a feasible option in gynecologic surgery.
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Baron C, Netter A, Tourette C, Pivano A, Agostini A, Crochet P. Initial experience with vNOTES hysterectomy for benign conditions in a French university hospital. Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2022; 14:147-153. [DOI: 10.52054/fvvo.14.2.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background: Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery by the vaginal route (vNOTES) is a new approach to performing hysterectomy. Clinical outcomes must be evaluated in centres that have started performing this technique.
Objectives: To compare operative outcomes between vNOTES hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy during the introduction of the vNOTES approach in a teaching hospital.
Material and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted from November 2019 to May 2021 at a French academic hospital in Marseille. The included patients underwent total hysterectomy for benign indications by vNOTES or conventional laparoscopy.
Main Outcome Measures: Operative time, uterus weight, intraoperative complications, and postoperative complications according to the Clavien-Dindo classification.
Results: Eighty-six patients underwent hysterectomy according to the selected criteria: 36 procedures were performed by vNOTES and 50 by laparoscopy. The mean operative time was shorter in the vNOTES group than in the laparoscopy group [116 min versus 149 min; p=0.003]. The mean uterus weight was not different between the vNOTES group and the laparoscopy group (238g versus 281g; p=0.572). Laparo-conversion occurred in one case in the vNOTES group (2.7%) and three cases in the laparoscopy group (3.4%). One Grade III postoperative complication occurred in the laparoscopy group, and no severe complication occurred in the vNOTES group.
Conclusion: Operative outcomes of the vNOTES hysterectomy were favourable and support good feasibility without additional morbidity compared to laparoscopy.
What is new? During the introduction period of the vNOTES hysterectomy technique in a teaching hospital, reassuring operative outcomes and a low rate of complications were observed.
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Liu J, Tan L, Thigpen B, Koythong T, Zhou X, Liu Q, Wang Q, Guan X. Evaluation of the learning curve and safety outcomes in robotic assisted vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy: A case series of 84 patients. Int J Med Robot 2022; 18:e2385. [PMID: 35236012 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2385] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 02/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND To explore the learning curve and safety outcomes of robotic assisted transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (R-vNOTES) for hysterectomy in benign gynaecological diseases. METHODS A retrospective chart review of all patients undergoing R-vNOTES hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease from 2019 to 2021. SETTING An academic tertiary care university hospital in Houston, TX, USA. RESULTS 84 patients were identified that met the study requirements. The mean hysterectomy time was 77.27 ± 2.89 min. The median additional operation time was 63 (8-206) min. There were two conversions to robotic assisted single incision laparoscopy. Thirteen (15.48%) patients had an associated complication. Analysis of the learning curve suggests plateauing of hysterectomy time at approximately 10 cases and time for robot docking and port placement after 10-20 cases. CONCLUSION R-vNOTES is a safe and effective route for hysterectomy. For a surgeon with experience in laparoscopic single site surgery and abdominal robotic surgery, they need to perform 10 cases of R-vNOTES hysterectomy and 10-20 cases in port placement and robotic docking to achieve proficiency.
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- Juan Liu
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.,Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
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Ng QJ, Wu Y, Nadarajah R. Transvaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy in Singapore. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2022; 51:313-314. [PMID: 35658156 DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2021488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Qiu Ju Ng
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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Buzzaccarini G, Stabile G, Török P, Petousis S, Mikuš M, Della Corte L, Barra F, Laganà AS. Surgical Approach for Enlarged Uteri: Further Tailoring of vNOTES Hysterectomy. J INVEST SURG 2021; 35:924-925. [PMID: 34433349 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2021.1967528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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- Institute for Maternal and Child Health, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Debrecen Clinical Center, Debrecen, Hungary
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- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Ippokratio General Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Dentistry, School of Medicine, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DiNOGMI), University of Genova, Italy.,Academic Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Filippo Del Ponte" Hospital, University of Insubria, Varese, Italy
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Kaya C, Yıldız Ş, Alay İ, Karakaş S, Durmuş U, Güraslan H, Ekin M. Comparison of Surgical Outcomes of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and vNOTES Hysterectomy for Undescended-Enlarged Uteri. J INVEST SURG 2021; 35:918-923. [PMID: 34348579 DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2021.1958111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
Abstract
AIM This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) and vaginally assisted natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) hysterectomy procedures in women with undescended-enlarged uteri. MATERIALS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted with 78 women who underwent LH (48 patients) or vNOTES hysterectomy (30 patients) for benign gynecological pathologies. The dimension of the uterus, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, the presence of peri-, postoperative complications, conversion to laparotomy, pre-, postoperative hemoglobin (Hb), and hematocrit (Hct) levels, postoperative hospital stay, total dose of postoperative analgesics, VAS scores at the postoperative 6th and 24th hours, and the final pathology reports were recorded. RESULTS There was no significant difference between LH and vNOTES hysterectomy groups regarding age (47 vs. 47.5 years, p = 0.92), parity (2 vs. 2, p = 0.74), and BMI (30.8 vs. 28.2 kg/m2, p = 0.31). The patients in the vNOTES hysterectomy group had significantly shorter durations of surgery (45 vs. 160 min) and hospitalization (48 vs. 72 h) than the LH group (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). The 24th hour VAS score was lower (VAS score 2 vs. 3, p = 0.003) in favor of the vNOTES hysterectomy group. In matched group analysis, the 24th hour VAS score (2 vs. 3, p = 0.008), operation time (45 vs. 157, p < 0.001), and hospitalization (48 vs. 72, p < 0.001) were lower in the vNOTES hysterectomy group than the LH group. CONCLUSION vNOTES hysterectomy provides favorable outcomes compared to conventional LH considering the shorter operation time, hospitalization, and lower 24th h VAS score.
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Affiliation(s)
- Cihan Kaya
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University, Acıbadem Bakirkoy Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - İsmail Alay
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University of Health Sciences, Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Sema Karakaş
- Department of Gynecologic Oncology, University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Uğur Durmuş
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Hakan Güraslan
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
| | - Murat Ekin
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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