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Year : 2013 | Volume
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Single incision laparoscopic surgery for a large endometriotic cyst
Ying Woo Ng1, Catherina Josephine Goenadi2, Yoke Fai Fong2
1 Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, Singapore 2 Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Correspondence Address:
Ying Woo Ng Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, National University Hospital, 1E Lower Kent Ridge Road, NUHS Tower Block, Level 12, 119228 Singapore
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/2006-8808.118628
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We describe a technique for the treatment of large benign ovarian cysts by single port laparoscopic surgery via the umbilical approach. X-cone single port system (Karl Storz) was employed in this surgery. Prebent atraumatic grasping forceps were used in conjunction with the straight laparoscopic instruments. We propose using a "to-fro" peeling technique in the z-axis in SPLS cystectomy. Combined use of prebent and straight laparoscopic instruments enables the cystectomy to be performed in the z-axis, thereby avoiding instruments crossing and hands collision outside the abdomen. The proposed technique proved to be feasible, easy to employ, and safe in SPLS cystectomy, with the additional benefi t of superior cosmetic outcome. |
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