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Laparoscopic uterine suspension
1Northside Gynecological and Obstetric Professional Association, Atlanta, Georgia.
The Journal of Reproductive Medicine
|July 1, 1992
Summary
Laparoscopic uterine suspension effectively treats symptomatic uterine retroversion and deep dyspareunia. This minimally invasive procedure relieved symptoms in most patients without major complications.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Pelvic Health
Background:
- Symptomatic uterine retroversion can cause deep dyspareunia.
- Surgical correction is an option for persistent symptoms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic uterine suspension for symptomatic uterine retroversion.
Main Methods:
- Eighty patients with deep dyspareunia underwent a modified Gilliam uterine suspension.
- The procedure was performed using laparoscopic visualization.
Main Results:
- The surgery was successful in relieving symptoms in 74 out of 80 patients.
- No intraoperative or postoperative complications necessitated laparotomy.
Conclusions:
- Laparoscopic uterine suspension is an effective and safe treatment for symptomatic uterine retroversion.
- This approach offers a minimally invasive solution for deep dyspareunia.