title: Initial experience with the Boyle uterine elevator.
abstract: Since 1990, our institution has used the Boyle uterine elevator in 57 abdominal hysterectomies. The device aids in retraction of the uterus and minimizes the use of self-retaining retractors and bowel packing. The uterine elevator also aids in dissection of the bladder and incision of the cardinal and uterosacral ligaments. The mean hospital stay has been reduced to 2.6 days. Postoperative complications are rare. We conclude that this device is a useful adjunct in the performance of abdominal hysterectomy.
authors.affiliation: James H. Quillen College of Medicine, East Tennessee State University.
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Harris
authors.forename: G C
authors.initials: GC
authors.lastname: Boyle
authors.forename: W F
authors.initials: WF
authors.lastname: Adams
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000601:surgery*