Culdoscopy using an optical cannula.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a technique for inserting an endoscope through the posterior vaginal fornix under direct vision using an optical cannula.


METHODS
Prospective case study.


METHODS
University Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology.


METHODS
Patients with infertility referred for investigation in secondary care.


METHODS
Insertion of culdoscope using an optical cannula.


METHODS
Successful introduction of the culdoscope.


RESULTS
Sixteen of 20 patients had successful introduction of the optical cannula. There were no reported complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Insertion of a culdoscope into the cul-de-sac can be done under visual control and this may reduce the risks of complications associated with blind insertion using a modified Veress needle.
Scott
Peter
P
Minimally Invasive Therapy Unit and Endoscopy Training Centre, University Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, United Kingdom.
Magos
Adam
A
D000328:Adult; D000858:Anovulation; D001835:Body Weight; D003464:Culdoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000175:diagnosis*; D055095:Optics and Photonics