Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with transcervical morcellation and sacrocervicopexy for the treatment of uterine prolapse. Issue 1 (January 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dessie, Sybil; Park, Michele; Rosenblatt, Peter
• Is Part Of: International urogynecology journal. Volume 27:Issue 1(2016)
• Page Start: 151
• Page End: 153
• Publication Date: 2016-01
• Subjects: Laparoscopy -- Morcellation -- Pelvic organ prolapse -- Sacrocervicopexy; Urogynecology -- Periodicals; Generative organs, Female -- Diseases -- Periodicals; 616.60082
• DOI: 10.1007/s00192-015-2732-7
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0937-3462

Abstract

Abstract Introduction and hypothesis The objective is to describe our surgical approach for management of uterine prolapse using 5-mm skin incisions and transcervical morcellation. Methods This video presents a novel approach for laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, and sacrocervicopexy using only 5-mm skin incisions and transcervical morcellation. The procedure begins with a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy. A classic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy (CISH) instrument is then used transvaginally to core the endocervical canal. A disposable morcellator is placed through the remaining cervix to morcellate the uterus and fallopian tubes. Following morcellation, the handle of the morcellator is removed, and it is used during the remainder of the surgery as an access cannula for the sacrocervicopexy. The polypropylene mesh is introduced through this cannula. It is secured to the anterior and posterior vaginal fascia with a suture that is also introduced through the transcervical port. At the conclusion of the surgery, a previously placed 0 Vicryl purse-string suture at the ectocervix is tied down as a cerclage around the cervix once the cannula is removed. Conclusions The transcervical morcellation technique demonstrated in this video allows the surgeon to maintain 5-mm skin incisions and core the endocervical canal during a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with sacrocervicopexy.