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[Diagnostic and operative fertiloscopy].

M Pellicano1, U Catena, P Di Iorio

  • 1Dipartimento di Ginecologia, Ostetricia e Fisiopatologia della Riproduzione Umana Università degli Studi Federico II, Via Sergio Pansini 5, 80131 Naples, Italy. pellican@unina.it

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Fertiloscopy is a minimally invasive technique offering a safe alternative to diagnostic laparoscopy for visualizing the female pelvis. This procedure can diagnose and treat conditions in asymptomatic patients, improving outcomes for unexplained infertility.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Context:

  • Diagnostic laparoscopy is a standard but invasive procedure for pelvic pathology.
  • Asymptomatic patients often present with conditions discoverable via advanced imaging.
  • Hysterosalpingography can be uncomfortable and limited in scope.

Purpose:

  • To introduce fertiloscopy as a novel, minimally invasive diagnostic technique.
  • To highlight fertiloscopy's advantages over traditional methods like laparoscopy and hysterosalpingography.
  • To detail the diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of fertiloscopy in gynecological evaluations.

Summary:

  • Fertiloscopy involves inserting an optical device into the pouch of Douglas via the posterior vaginal fornix.
  • It allows visualization of the posterior pelvis, including the uterus, ovaries, tubes, and rectum.
  • Performed under local anesthesia, it is well-tolerated and can be done in outpatient settings.

Impact:

  • Fertiloscopy provides a less invasive option for diagnosing pelvic pathologies, potentially avoiding major surgery.
  • It enables minor surgical interventions such as adhesiolysis, ovarian drilling, and endometriosis treatment.
  • This technique is valuable for investigating unexplained female infertility, offering chromosalpingoscopy and salpingoscopy.