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Single-port access laparoscopic re-staging with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection for endometrial cancer
Publication date: Available online 10 November 2014 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy Author(s): Xiaohui Ong , Elisa Koh , Timothy Yong Kuei Lim Laparo-endoscopic single site surgery (LESS) is a relatively new technique that has been described in recent medical literature to be feasible in the management of benign gynaecological conditions. However, the use of this technique in the management of gynaecological cancers is still controversial. In this case report, we describe the first single port laparoscopic pelvic lymphadenectomy performed in Singapore. This involved a patient who was diagnosed wi...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - November 18, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Laparoscopic resection of cornual heterotopic pregnancy after in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer leading to successful live birth
Publication date: Available online 11 November 2014 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy Author(s): Freda Khoo , Tse Yeun Tan , Heng Hao Tan Heterotopic cornual pregnancy refers to the co-existence of intrauterine and extrauterine cornual pregnancies. This is rare, but the incidence increases in pregnancies associated with in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET). A 36 year old gravida 2 para 0 woman with a history of bilateral salphingectomy underwent IVF-ET and was diagnosed with a heterotopic cornual pregnancy. She underwent diagnostic laparoscopy and wedge resection of the right cornual ec...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - November 18, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Nerve-sparing radical hysterectomy in cervical cancer
Publication date: May 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): Phanida Jarruwale , Kuan-Gen Huang , Doris R. Benavides , Hsuan Su , Chyi-Long Lee A new technique of extensive surgical intervention, namely nerve sparing radical hysterectomy (NSRH), was introduced as one of the treatment options for early stage cervical cancer patients because cervical cancer patients suffer from postoperative complications following radical hysterectomy procedure. The step of nerve preservation can reduce postoperative complications, such as bladder or sexual dysfunction problems that occu...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Laparoscopic radical trachelectomy: The choice for conservative surgery in early cervical cancer
Publication date: May 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 2 Author(s): Hsuan Su , Kuan-Gen Huang , Chih-Feng Yen , Tsuyoshi Ota , Chyi-Long Lee Cervical cancer is the third most common female cancer worldwide. Radical hysterectomy with lymph node dissection has become a standard method for treating early stage cervical cancer. Laparoscopic radical hysterectomy for early stage cervical cancer can provide a good survival outcome, fewer complications and a faster recovery time than open surgery. For patients who wish to retain their fertility, fertility-sparing surgery is considered...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Corrigendum to “Immunotherapy for advanced or relapsed cervical cancer” [Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy 2 (2013) 3–7]
Publication date: August 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Cheng-Tao Lin , Chao-Nin Wang , Chyong-Huey Lai (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Duplicated ureter diagnosed during total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Publication date: August 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Yusuke Tanaka , Shinsuke Koyama , Yasuhiko Shiki (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Dyspareunia caused by a vaginal adhesion band following a transvaginal mesh repair
Publication date: August 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Cheng-Yu Long , Ming-Ping Wu Surgery with synthetic mesh or graft materials has become increasingly popular over the past decade due to the excellent short-term success rate. However, concern about mesh-related complications still exists. Here we report a case experiencing sexual pain after a transvaginal mesh repair with a total Prolift procedure. Also, her husband experienced painful intercourses due to a vertical adhesion band between the anterior and posterior vaginal wall. Under local anesthesia, the adhe...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Laparoscopic myomectomy instead of hysteroscopic myomectomy for large submucous fibroids
Conclusion When the diagnosis of submucous fibroid >4 cm with >50% intramural extension is made, laparoscopic myomectomy can be performed instead of hysteroscopic surgery for the sake of safety and removal of nonsubmucous type fibroids concomitantly. (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Hysteroscopic myomectomy using a two-micron continuous wave laser (RevoLix)
Conclusion The use of the Revolix laser for HM seemed to be safe and effective in the management of symptomatic submucous myomas in this small population study. (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Mini-laparoscopic surgery versus conventional laparoscopic surgery for patients with endometriosis
Conclusion Mini-laparoscopic surgery for patients with endometriosis is safe. Group C exhibited decreased postoperative incisional pain, and the procedure used was less invasive and produced superior cosmetic results. However, operating time in Group C was significantly longer. The procedure that Group B underwent was also minimally invasive with a similar operating time and improved cosmetic appearance. (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Small trocar site hernia after laparoscopy
Publication date: August 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Ben-Shian Huang , Kok-Min Seow , Kuan-Hao Tsui , Wen-Hsiang Su , Chien-Hsing Lu , Peng-Hui Wang This review article is attempted to review the cases of 5-mm trocar site hernias (TSHs) after laparoscopic surgery and identify the risks associated with incarceration. We searched the English literature on the PubMed website using the key words “trocar site hernia” and “5 mm”. We evaluated a total of 24 cases of 5-mm TSHs and analyzed and results showed that 17 (71%) and 7 (29%) resulted from gynecologi...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Sentinel lymph node in endometrial cancer: A systematic review on laparoscopic detection
Publication date: August 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Nor Anita Abdullah , Kuan-Gen Huang , Joao Casanova , Santiago Artazcoz , Phanida Jarruwale , Doris R. Benavides , Chyi-Long Lee Endometrial cancer (EC) is the most frequent gynecological malignancy in developed countries, and accounts for 6–9% of female malignancies. The prevalence is growing in overweight individuals and those with medical comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension. Nodal status is a key determinant of the outcome and there is a strong rationale incorporating sentinel lymph node ...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Keep the pressure on for more transparency of clinical trials on endometriosis
Publication date: August 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 3 Author(s): Sun-Wei Guo (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Single-port laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy of teratoma during pregnancy
Publication date: November 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 4 Author(s): Hsiao-Wen Tsai , Chih-Yao Chen , Peng-Hui Wang , Ming-Jie Yang , Nae-Fang Twu , Ming-Shyen Yen , Kuan-Chong Chao , Yi-Jen Chen A 31-year-old pregnant woman complained of occasional abdominal pain with a gradually enlarging ovarian cyst at 14 weeks of gestation. Follow-up sonography confirmed the right ovarian cyst, 8.5 cm in size, with regional diffuse bright echoes and hyperechoic lines and dots. Mature cystic teratoma was diagnosed. Single-port laparoscopic surgery was scheduled to prevent cyst enla...
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research

Laparoscopy is the best choice to diagnose Fitz-Hugh–Curtis syndrome
Publication date: November 2013 Source:Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy, Volume 2, Issue 4 Author(s): Muliati Wilamarta , Kuan-Gen Huang , Joao Casanova , Jongrak Thepsuwan (Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy)
Source: Gynecology and Minimally Invasive Therapy - October 12, 2014 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research