Over one thousand patients with early stage endometriosis treated with the Helica Thermal Coagulator (HELICA): safety aspects.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the safety of the Helica Thermal Coagulator in the laparoscopic treatment of early stage endometriosis.


METHODS
Retrospective, observational.


METHODS
The Princess Royal University Hospital, The Sloane and Chelsfield Park Hospitals, Kent, UK.


METHODS
One thousand and sixty patients with early stage endometriosis.


RESULTS
All patients were treated laparoscopically with the Helica Thermal Coagulator; a new laparoscopic device that combines electrical energy with helium for the treatment of endometriosis. No major bladder, ureteric or bowel injuries occurred. The only complication was a perforated vagina from the cutting probe during dissection of the cul-de-sac in a patient with a vaginal endometriotic nodule.


CONCLUSIONS
The Helica Thermal Coagulator is a safe device for the laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.
Hill
Nicholas
N
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Kent, BR6 8ND, UK. hills@shirecot.fsnet.co.uk
McQueen
John
J
Morey
Richard
R
Hanna
Leila
L
Chandakas
Stefanos
S
El-Toukhy
Tarek
T
Erian
John
J
D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000628:therapy*; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans