title: Minilaparoscopic hysterectomy made easy: first report on alternative instrumentation and new integrated energy platform.
abstract: Minilaparoscopy is an attractive approach for hysterectomy due to advantages such as reduced morbidities and enhanced cosmesis. However, it has not been popularized due to the lack of suitable instruments and high technical demand. We aim to highlight the first case of minilaparoscopic hysterectomy reported in Asia and the use of a new integrated energy platform, Thunderbeat. We would like to propose an alternative method of instrumentation, so as to improve the feasibility and safety of minilaparoscopic hysterectomy. The first minilaparoscopic hysterectomy in Singapore was successfully completed using the alternative instrumentation and new energy platform. There was no conversion or complication during the surgery. The patient recovered uneventfully. To our knowledge, this is the first report on the use of such alternative instrumentation. This approach in instrumentation and the new energy platform will improve the feasibility and speed of the surgery and ensure safety in our patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: Ying Woo
authors.initials: YW
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: Li Min
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.forename: Yoke Fai
authors.initials: YF
authors.lastname: Fong
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: Thunderbeat; alternative; hysterectomy; instrumentation; minilaparoscopic