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Hand-assisted laparoscopy for megamyomectomy. A case report.

M A Pelosi1, M A Pelosi, J Eim

  • 1Pelosi Women's Medical Center, Bayonne, NJ 07002, USA.

The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|July 20, 2000
PubMed
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Hand-assisted laparoscopy offers a safe, minimally invasive alternative for removing massive uterine fibroids when conventional laparoscopic surgery is not feasible. This approach allows for effective myomectomy, potentially replacing traditional open surgery for suitable patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Gynecologic Oncology
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Traditional laparotomy is often necessary for massive uterine myomas.
  • Conventional laparoscopic myomectomy is not feasible for very large fibroids.
  • Hand-assisted laparoscopy (HAL) presents a novel minimally invasive alternative.

Observation:

  • A case report details HAL for a 28-year-old nullipara with a massive uterus (3,120g fibroids) extending to the liver.
  • The procedure utilized a 7.5-cm suprapubic incision and a 1-cm umbilical port, preserving pneumoperitoneum.
  • Surgery was completed in 120 minutes with 250 mL blood loss.

Findings:

  • Hand-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy was successfully performed.
  • The patient experienced an uneventful recovery and was discharged on postoperative day 2.

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  • This demonstrates the feasibility and safety of HAL for massive myomas.

    • Implications:

    • HAL may replace laparotomy for patients with massive uterine fibroids unsuitable for conventional laparoscopy.
    • This technique expands minimally invasive options in gynecologic surgery.
    • Further studies are warranted to confirm the broad applicability of HAL in managing large uterine myomas.