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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy of a Uterus with a Huge Calcified Myoma Through the Lee–Huang Point and Using Scalp and Bone Cutter.

Authors :
Agrawal, Ajay
Huang, Kuan-Gen
Chua, Angelica Anne A.
Source :
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery. Feb2020, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p23-25. 3p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Background: A large percentage of cases of hysterectomy involves symptomatic myomas. It can be challenging to retrieve a large uterus after laparoscopic hysterectomy through the natural orifice of the vagina. Moreover, if there is a hard, calcified huge myoma, the task is even more difficult. Case: A 53-year-old gravida 4, para 3, female had a huge uterine myoma. Computed tomography scans showed a multilobulated heterogeneous uterine mass ∼13.8 × 9.8 × 11 cm with coarse calcifications at its mid and anterior aspects. Results: This patient underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral uterine-artery ligation, and a specimen was removed through her vagina. Manual morcellation was achieved, using 9 No.11 scalpels and a bone cutter. There were no intraoperative complications. This patient had an uneventful postoperative recovery. Her histopathology results were compatible with a leiomyoma. Conclusions: Vaginal morcellation of a uterus with a huge calcified myoma is feasible, using multiple scalpels and a bone cutter. This is the only case in cited in the literature in which a bone cutter was used to morcellate a uterus. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10424067
Volume :
36
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Gynecologic Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
141547812
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1089/gyn.2019.0068