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Transvaginal NOTES hybrid cholecystectomy.

Kurt E Roberts¹, Shohan Shetty, Amir Hafeez Shariff

¹Yale University School of Medicine, Section of gastrointestinal surgery, New Haven, CT 06510, USA. kurt.roberts@yale.edu

Surgical Innovation

|December 7, 2011

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Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) transvaginal hybrid cholecystectomy (TVC) offers a scarless, less painful, and faster recovery option. This study details the initial successful experience with 20 TVC cases.

Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Gastroenterology
Surgical Innovation

Background:

Natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) is emerging as a viable surgical approach.
Transvaginal hybrid cholecystectomy (TVC) offers potential benefits like scarless outcomes, reduced pain, and quicker recovery.
Initial reports suggest TVC is safe and feasible for gallbladder removal.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the initial experience and outcomes of a single surgeon performing transvaginal hybrid cholecystectomy (TVC).
To assess the safety, feasibility, and potential advantages of TVC compared to traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Main Methods:

A 12-mm trocar or SILS port was inserted through the posterior vagina into the cul-de-sac under direct visualization.

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An endoscope was used via the vaginal port for gallbladder visualization.

Extracorporeal stay sutures facilitated retraction; the cystic duct and artery were dissected, clipped, and divided before gallbladder removal through the vaginal port.

Main Results:

Twenty patients successfully underwent TVC.
The average patient age was 34.9 years, with an average BMI of 29.9 kg/m2.
The mean operative time was 71.4 minutes.

Conclusions:

Transvaginal hybrid cholecystectomy (TVC) is a safe and feasible procedure.
TVC presents an attractive alternative to conventional 4-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
The technique demonstrates promising results for scarless gallbladder removal.