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Entry into the peritoneal cavity in posthysterectomy prolapse: an educational video
C Emi Bretschneider1, Karl Jallad2, Patrick M Lang3
1Section of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Women's Health Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk A81, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA. bretscc@ccf.org.
Introduction And Hypothesis:
Entry into the peritoneal cavity can be challenging in patients with posthysterectomy prolapse; however, it is important for vaginal surgeons to be able to enter the peritoneal cavity using various techniques to perform an intraperitoneal vaginal vault suspension.
Methods:
We present surgical footage of various methods of accessing the peritoneal cavity in posthysterectomy prolapse using posterior, anterior and apical approaches.
Results:
This video highlights surgical techniques that can be used to enter the peritoneal cavity in posthysterectomy prolapse in a safe and reliable manner.
Conclusions:
Vaginal surgeons should be able to safely and confidently identify and enter the peritoneal cavity using various approaches to perform an intraperitoneal vaginal vault suspension.
