Vaginal Access Minimally Invasive Surgery (VAMIS): A New Approach to Hysterectomy

Area of Science:

• Gynecologic surgery
• Minimally invasive procedures
• Surgical innovation

Background:

• Vaginal hysterectomy, a traditional natural orifice surgery, has seen minimal technique evolution over the last century.
• It remains a frequently performed gynecologic procedure.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel surgical approach for hysterectomy using vaginal access.
• To introduce Vaginal Access Minimally Invasive Surgery (VAMIS) hysterectomy.

Main Methods:

• The study details a new step-by-step surgical technique for VAMIS hysterectomy.
• The technique was performed and validated on a cadaveric model.
• Video supplement accompanies the procedural description.

Main Results:

• The VAMIS hysterectomy technique was successfully performed on a cadaver model.
• The feasibility of this minimally invasive vaginal approach was demonstrated.

Conclusions:

• Vaginal Access Minimally Invasive Surgery (VAMIS) hysterectomy represents a significant advancement.
• This technique offers a modern, minimally invasive alternative for hysterectomy via vaginal access.