Transvaginal specimen extraction in a laparoscopic anterior resection of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc right salpingo-oophorectomy.
Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has well-known benefits. However, an abdominal incision, albeit much smaller than conventional surgery, is still needed. A transvaginal extraction of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc salpingo-oophorectomy and colorectal mechanical anastomosis is described. The technique is feasible and safe. The excellent recovery of the 86-year-old patient shows the potential future of the natural orifices endoscopic surgery.
Hospital Carmen y Severo Ochoa, Sienra 11, Cangas del Narcea, Asturias, Spain. luisjgf@gmail.com
L J
LJ
García Flórez
J
J
Argüelles
B
B
Quijada
V
V
Alvarez
M A
MA
Galarraga
J L
JL
Graña
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D010052:Ovariectomy; D012489:Salpingostomy; D012811:Sigmoid Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D014621:Vagina