Intrauterine surgery using a new coaxial bipolar electrode in normal saline solution (Versapoint): a pilot study.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the feasibility and clinical outcome of using a new hysteroscopic bipolar electrosurgical system.


METHODS
Pilot feasibility study.


METHODS
A university teaching hospital.


METHODS
Eight women with intrauterine lesions. Six women with impaired fertility and two with abnormal bleeding were selected.


METHODS
Three septoplasties, two adhesiolysis procedures, two polypectomies, one myomectomy, and one endometrial ablation were performed with the Versapoint system (Gynecare Inc., Menlo Park, CA).


METHODS
Fertility, obstetric outcome, and menstrual blood loss.


RESULTS
Five of six patients conceived six normal fetuses. Menstrual blood loss improved significantly in the remaining two patients.


CONCLUSIONS
The Versapoint system is an effective alternative in the treatment of intrauterine lesions.
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Saint Joseph's Health Centre, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada. georgev@stj.stjosephs.london.on.ca
D000328:Adult; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D004566:Electrodes; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D005306:Fertilization; D006801:Humans; D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009407:Nerve Block; D010865:Pilot Projects; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014599:Uterus / Q000601:surgery*
D006993:Hypnotics and Sedatives; D012965:Sodium Chloride