title: Single-incision laparoscopic myomectomy.
abstract: Single-incision laparoscopic myomectomy is a feasible operation even in the presence of a transmural uterine myoma. The most challenging step of the operation is greatly facilitated by using bidirectional barbed sutures because no knots are required and excellent tension is maintained throughout the hysterotomy closure site. Prospective studies are urgently needed to fully evaluate potential benefits of single-incision laparoscopic surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis St, ASB 1-3, Boston, MA 02115, USA. jeinarsson@partners.org
authors.forename: Jon I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Einarsson
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D013509:Gynecologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*