Gasless laparoscopic gynecologic surgery.
OBJECTIVE
Evaluate gasless laparoscopic gynecologic surgery as an alternative to conventional technique with carbon dioxide insufflation.


METHODS
Retrospective study of 49 cases.


RESULTS
Gasless laparoscopic gynecologic surgery was successful in 90% of cases. The gasless technique permits the surgical team to use the laparoscopic and vaginal approach simultaneously.


CONCLUSIONS
Gasless laparoscopic gynecologic surgery seems to be a reliable alternative to conventional laparoscopy for selected indications.
D'Ercole
C
C
Service de Gynécologie et Obstétríque B, Hôpital de la Conception, Marseille, France.
Cravello
L
L
Guyon
F
F
De Montgolfier
R
R
Boubli
L
L
Blanc
B
B
D000328:Adult; D002245:Carbon Dioxide; D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D002245:Carbon Dioxide