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Ales Sobek¹, Mohamed Hammadeh, Jan Vodicka

¹FERTIMED, Infertility Center, Boleslavova, Olomouc, Czech Republic.

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Ultrasonographically guided transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (UTHL) is a safe outpatient method for examining the tubo-ovarian complex in infertile women. Ultrasound guidance enhances access and minimizes complications during this pelvic examination.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Medicine
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

Background:

Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (UTHL) offers a minimally invasive approach for pelvic examination.
Assessing the tubo-ovarian complex is crucial for diagnosing infertility.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate ultrasonographically guided transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (UTHL) as a modified technique for pelvic examination.
To assess the safety and efficacy of UTHL in infertile women.

Main Methods:

UTHL was performed in 562 infertile women using ultrasound guidance and saline solution.
Pelvic structures, particularly the tubo-ovarian complex, were examined.
Complications and diagnostic findings were recorded.

Main Results:

Successful abdominal access was achieved in all cases.
Bilateral visualization of the tubo-ovarian complex occurred in 96% of patients.
Mild adhesions (17%), grade I endometriosis (4.9%), and tubal occlusion (8.6% total) were identified. Operative laparoscopy was recommended for 13.9%.

Conclusions:

UTHL is a safe and effective outpatient procedure for examining the tubo-ovarian complex in infertile women.
Ultrasound guidance improves access to the pouch of Douglas and reduces complications.
UTHL aids in diagnosing pelvic pathologies contributing to infertility.