Laparoscopic ovarian suspension to facilitate surgery for advanced endometriosis.
OBJECTIVE
To describe a new laparoscopic technique that exposes the ovarian fossa and pelvic side wall by suspending the ovaries to the anterior abdominal wall for advanced endometriosis surgery.


METHODS
Report of an operative technique.


METHODS
University teaching hospital.


METHODS
More than 50 women operated on for endometriosis over the last 2 years.


METHODS
Laparoscopic suspension of one or both ovaries to the abdominal wall with transabdominal 2-0 polypropylene suture.


METHODS
Technical feasibility.


RESULTS
The technique is easy to perform in a short period of time.


CONCLUSIONS
In cases in which a good exposure to the ovarian fossa is needed, this technique can be performed in a short period of time without the need of an assistant.
Cutner
Alfred S
AS
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, EGA Obstetric Hospital, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London WC1E 6AU, United Kingdom. alfred.cutner@uclh.org
Lazanakis
Michael S
MS
Saridogan
Ertan
E
D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery*; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*