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LeFort colpocleisis: a step-by-step simulation video for Female Pelvic Surgeons
Andrey Petrikovets1,2, Theresa Fisher3, Christina Krudy4
1Department of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Urology Institute, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 11100 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44106, USA. andrepetrikovets@yahoo.com.
Introduction And Hypothesis:
LeFort colpocleisis is a minimally invasive surgical option for patients with pelvic organ prolapse who no longer desire sexual activity. Pelvic surgeons have limited exposure to this procedure during their training, and are therefore less likely to offer this procedure to their patients.
Methods:
We use a split screen live action surgery, side by side with a low cost 3D model of a prolapse to describe a LeFort colpocleisis step by step.
Results:
This video is an easily reproducible guide to the steps and surgical techniques necessary to successfully perform a LeFort colpocleisis. The simulation model can be used to educate and train those performing female pelvic surgery.
Conclusion:
Pelvic surgeons should be able to offer LeFort colpocleisis to their patients. This video may be used to facilitate the understanding and reproducibility of the procedure.
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