A new technique for temporary ovarian suspension: temporarily displacing the ovaries anterior to the uterus facilitates pelvic side wall access in the laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.
The adnexa frequently hinder access to the pelvic side wall during laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis. An innovative tactic can facilitate dissection.
Chapman
Lynne
L
Minimally Invasive Therapy Unit and Endoscopy Training Center, Royal Free Hospital, London, England. lynnechapman2000@yahoo.co.uk
Sharma
Malini
M
Papalampros
Panos
P
Gambadauro
Pietro
P
Polyzos
Dimitris
D
Papadopoulos
Nikolaos
N
Magos
Adam
A
D000328:Adult; D004715:Endometriosis / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008875:Middle Aged; D010053:Ovary / Q000601:surgery*; D010388:Pelvis / Q000601:surgery; D014599:Uterus / Q000601:surgery