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Devassy R, Devassy RR, de Wilde MS, Krentel H, Adlan A, Torres-de la Roche LA, De Wilde RL. The Future of Minimal-Access Myoma Surgery with In-Bag Contained Morcellation. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12113628. [PMID: 37297823 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12113628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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Contained electromechanical morcellation has emerged as a safety approach for laparoscopic myomatous tissue retrieval. This retrospective single-center analysis evaluated the bag deployment practicability and safety of electromechanical in-bag morcellation when used for big surgical benign specimens. The main age of patients was 39.3 years (range 21 to 71); 804 myomectomies, 242 supracervical hysterectomies, 73 total hysterectomies, and 1 retroperitoneal tumor extirpation were performed. A total of 78.7% of specimens weighed more than 250 g (n = 881) and 9% more than 1000 g. The largest specimens, weighing 2933 g, 3183 g, and 4780 g, required two bags for complete morcellation. Neither difficulties nor complications related to bag manipulation were recorded. Small bag puncture was detected in two cases, but peritoneal washing cytology was free of debris. One retroperitoneal angioleiomyomatosis and three malignancies were detected in histology (leiomyosarcoma = 2; sarcoma = 1); therefore, patients underwent radical surgery. All patients were disease-free at 3 years follow-up, but one patient presented multiple abdominal metastases of the leiomyosarcoma in the third year; she refused subsequent surgery and was lost from follow-up. This large series demonstrates that laparoscopic bag morcellation is a safe and comfortable method to remove large and giant uterine tumors. Bag manipulation takes only a few minutes, and perforations rarely occur and are easy to detect intraoperatively. This technique did not result in the spread of debris during myoma surgery, potentially avoiding the additional risk of parasitic fibroma or peritoneal sarcoma.
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- Rajesh Devassy
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Minimal-Access Surgery & Oncology, Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital, Dubai 3371500, United Arab Emirates
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- Faculty of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, MAHE, Mangalore 575001, Karnataka, India
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics, Oncology and Senology, Bethesda Hospital, 47053 Duisburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur 50603, Malaysia
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, 26121 Oldenburg, Germany
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Herrmann A, Torres-de la Roche LA, Krentel H, Cezar C, de Wilde MS, Devassy R, De Wilde RL. Adhesions after Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Incidence, Risk Factors, Complications, and Prevention. Gynecol Minim Invasive Ther 2020; 9:190-197. [PMID: 33312861 PMCID: PMC7713662 DOI: 10.4103/gmit.gmit_87_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 07/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Uterine fibroids or uterine myomas are one of the most common benign diseases of the uterus. Symptoms associated with myomas can make surgical removal of myomas necessary. Besides the traditional abdominal route, laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) has gained more acceptances over the last few decades, and it is anticipated that laparoscopy is associated with lower adhesion development. Therefore, we conducted this review to analyze the evidence on adhesions after LM. The PubMed database was searched using the search terms “myomectomy” alone and in combination with “adhesions,” “infertility OR fertility outcome,” and “laparoscopy” among articles published in English and German. Although the well-known advantages of laparoscopy, for example, less pain, less blood loss, or shorter hospital stay, myomectomy belongs to high-risk operations concerning adhesion formation, with at least every fifth patient developing postsurgical adhesions. In laparoscopic surgery, surgeons´ experience as well tissue trauma, due to desiccation and hypoxia, are the underlying mechanisms leading to adhesion formation. Incisions of the posterior uterus may be associated with a higher rate of adhesions compared to anterior or fundal incisions. Adhesions can be associated with severe complications such as small bowel obstruction, chronic pelvic pain, complications in further operations, or impaired fertility. Tissue trauma and the experience of the surgeon in laparoscopic surgery are most of the influencing factors for adhesion formation after myomectomy. Therefore, every surgeon should adopt strategies to reduce adhesion development in daily routine, especially when it conducted to preserve or restore fertility.
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- Anja Herrmann
- University Hospital for Gynecology Pius Hospital, University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology Pius Hospital, University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology Pius Hospital, University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology Pius Hospital, University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology Pius Hospital, University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology Pius Hospital, University of Oldenburg, Germany
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Torres-de la Roche LA, Devassy R, de Wilde MS, Cezar C, Krentel H, Korell M, De Wilde RL. A new approach to avoid ovarian failure as well function-impairing adhesion formation in endometrioma infertility surgery. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2020; 301:1113-1115. [PMID: 32206876 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-020-05483-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE Deep ovarian endometriosis surgery is likely to be associated with diffuse bleeding, intraoperative ovarian tissue destruction and perioperative adhesion formation. A new surgical approach is hereby proposed to avoid the negative short-term impact of classic laparoscopic cystectomy on ovarian reserve. RESULTS The need for intraoperative periovarian coagulation after endometrioma excision was avoided by combining the gold standard minimal-access endometrioma stripping technique with a purely plant-based medical product with high-hemostatic and antiadhesion barrier properties. CONCLUSION Endometrioma stripping followed by the application of a polysaccharide agent could avoid ovarian failure and at same time could reduce adhesion formation, thereby preserving tubo-ovarian function in endometrioma surgery. We encourage other surgically working groups to investigate middle- and long-term effects of this combined technique.
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- Luz Angela Torres-de la Roche
- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, Georgstrasse 12, 26121, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dubai London Clinic and Speciality Hospital, 3371500, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, Georgstrasse 12, 26121, Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, Georgstrasse 12, 26121, Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, Georgstrasse 12, 26121, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johanna-Etienne-Hospital, 41462, Neuss, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, University Medicine Oldenburg, Georgstrasse 12, 26121, Oldenburg, Germany.
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Torres-de la Roche LA, Krentel H, Devassy R, de Wilde MS, Leicher L, De Wilde RL. Surgical repair of genital injuries after sexual abuse. GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW 2019; 8:Doc14. [PMID: 31728263 PMCID: PMC6838733 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Introduction: Genital injuries occur in half of cases of sexual assault through digital or penile penetration as well as the use of objects. Women aged >45 years are more likely to have physical injury and anogenital lesions, transmission of STI and HIV. This review focuses on the evidence about surgical reconstruction of the pelvic floor anatomy of adolescents and adult women sexually assaulted during adolescence or adulthood. Method: A systematic literature search was performed in PubMed and Orbis plus for articles published in English and German from June 2008 to June 2018. The literature search was performed in October 2018 by topic combining the following Medical Subject Headings: genital trauma, genital injuries, sexual assault, rape, surgical repair, treatment. Results: 34 records of descriptive studies were identified and 16 full-text articles were included in the present review. Due to the limited number of articles retrieved, articles were not excluded based on methodological design. Superficial genital lesions are common and usually left untreated. For deep vaginal or anal lacerations, intraperitoneal bleeding is usually assessed by means of and additional CT scan or diagnostic colposcopy, cystoscopy, rectoscopy and laparoscopy. Complete reconstruction of the injured is done after. To prevent rectovaginal fistula and uncomplicated primary wound healing a temporary colostomy can be performed. Conclusion: Although most of genital injuries due to sexual assault do not require any major surgical intervention, there is a lack of good quality evidence regarding the best diagnostic and surgical approach to restore deep lesions of genital organs as well lack evidence on contributors to poor wound healing. Therefore, clinical protocols that standardize examination as well as surgical management are encouraged to be developed.
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- Clinic for Obstetrics and Gynecology. St. Anna Hospital, Herne, Germany
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- Dubai London Clinic and Specialty Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital, Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany
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Devassy R, Cezar C, Krentel H, Verhoeven HC, Devassy R, de Wilde MS, Torres-de la Roche LA, de Wilde RL. Feasibility of myomatous tissue extraction in laparoscopic surgery by contained in – bag morcellation: A retrospective single arm study. Int J Surg 2019; 62:22-27. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2018.12.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Revised: 12/07/2018] [Accepted: 12/18/2018] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Ziegler N, Korell M, Herrmann A, de Wilde MS, Torres-de la Roche LA, Larbig A, De Wilde RL. Uterine perforation following a fractional curettage successfully treated with the modified polysaccharide 4DryField® PH: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2016; 10:243. [PMID: 27599567 PMCID: PMC5011909 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-016-1029-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2016] [Accepted: 08/09/2016] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Background Uterine perforation is the most common complication of curettage and may result in bleeding. Therefore, urgent control of bleeding from the uterine wall perforation is necessary to avoid an emergency hysterectomy or blood transfusion, to prevent peritoneal adhesion formation, possible chronic pelvic pain, and infertility. In the present case, an active bleeding secondary to a perforation of the uterus during curettage, for diagnosis of endometrial carcinoma, was instantaneously and successfully treated with only the application of a novel modified polysaccharide powder. This is, to the best of our knowledge, the first time that the agent 4DryField® has been used for this purpose. Case presentation A 71-year-old German woman with serometra and endometrial hyperplasia suffered a perforation of the anterior wall of the uterus during the hysteroscopic resection of submucosal polyps and a fractional curettage. Subsequently, an immediate laparoscopy showed an active bleeding from the wound, which was promptly stopped with only the application of the hemostatic and anti-adhesion polysaccharide powder, 4DryField®. There were no postoperative complications. Nine weeks later, a laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral salpingoophorectomy for endometrial carcinoma (histology: stage IA, pT1a, cN0, L0 V0 M0/G2) was performed. The former injured area looked slightly prominent, was completely healed, and showed a shiny serosa. All her pelvic organs were free of adhesions, and there was one 0.5-mm calcified granuloma in the Douglas pouch. Conclusions The efficient hemostasis combined with the adhesion prevention effect of 4DryField®, allowed a fast control of the uterine wall bleeding, saved operation time, avoided the risks of other procedures for bleeding control and contributed to the normal healing of the uterine wall without any adhesion formation.
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- Nicole Ziegler
- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital-Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Johanna-Etienne-Hospital, Neuss, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital-Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital-Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital-Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital-Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius Hospital-Medical Campus University, Oldenburg, Germany.
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Torres-de la Roche LA, Devassy R, Gopalakrishnan S, de Wilde MS, Herrmann A, Larbig A, De Wilde RL. Plastic neo-vaginal construction in Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome: an expert opinion paper on the decision-making treatment process. GMS Interdiscip Plast Reconstr Surg DGPW 2016; 5:Doc08. [PMID: 26904393 PMCID: PMC4740437 DOI: 10.3205/iprs000087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Vaginal agenesis is a congenital anomaly that affects the life of one of each four thousand women around the world. There is a trend that patients request immediate surgical correction, instead of passive vaginal dilatation. Therefore a differentiated counselling should be provided. We present a comparative chart, based on published evidence, with aspect to the available techniques, which will facilitate the decision-making process in the clinical practice. From our point of view, the best results are achieved with techniques that combine the advantages of the minimal-invasive surgery with those derived of the use of peritoneum as covering tissue of the neovagina. Nevertheless there is a lack on interdisciplinary consensus about the best option to restore the physical and sexual quality of life.
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- Luz Angela Torres-de la Roche
- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- Dubai-London Specialty Hospital, Jumeirah, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University of Oldenburg, Germany
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- Clinic of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecological Oncology, University Hospital for Gynecology, Pius-Hospital Oldenburg, Medical Campus University of Oldenburg, Germany
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