The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 374-378, May 2010

Novel Vaginal “Paper Roll” Uterine Morcellation Technique for Removal of Large (>500 g) Uterus

  • Wu Shun Felix Wong, MBBS, MMed, MD, FRCOG, FRANZCOG, FHKCOG, FHKAM

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia
    • ,
  • Tat Choi Eric Lee, MBBS, MRCOG, FRCOG, FHKAM, FHKCOG

      Affiliations

    • Canosa Hospital, Hong Kong, China
    • ,
  • Chi Eung Danforn Lim, MBBS, BSc, BHltSc, MMed, MAppMgt, MAppSc

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Chi Eung Danforn Lim, MD, University of New South Wales, South Western Sydney Clinical School, Liverpool Hospital, Elizabeth St., Liverpool, New South Wales 2170, Australia.

Received 20 September 2009; accepted 3 February 2010.

Abstract 

At laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy with a novel “paper roll” vaginal morcellation technique, large uteri (≥500 g) can be removed via the vagina with safety, speed, and ease. The technique provides protection for the bladder and rectum, and large uteri can be removed in 1 piece, allowing the pathologist to reconstruct the entire uterus.

Keywords: Laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, Outcome, Paper roll vaginal morcellation, Surgical technique

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PII: S1553-4650(10)00081-6

doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2010.02.005

The Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Volume 17, Issue 3 , Pages 374-378, May 2010

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