Laparoscopic bilateral cervicosacropexy: introduction to a new tunneling technique.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

To elevate and suspend the apical end of the vagina, the uterosacral ligaments (USL) were replaced by polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) structures. These PVDF structures were placed in the peritoneal folds of the USL at the pelvic wall to mimic the lateral and backward tension and to avoid rectal obstruction. A special tunneling device was used, which allowed the semi-circular placement of the structure without destroying the peritoneum.

Methods

A 59-year-old woman with mixed urinary incontinence and apical prolapse (pelvic organ prolapse quantification system, POP-Q, stage 2) of the uterus underwent laparoscopic bilateral USL replacement. USLs were replaced by PVDF structures by performing the cervicosacropexy (CESA) technique using a semi-circular

SUBMITTER: Ludwig S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6586690 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature