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Fig. 5.1 Distribution of methods of sterilization in the Netherlands in 2010 (By courtesy of Michel Vleugels, MD, PhD, personal communication) Even before the introduction of the hysteroscope in the…

Fig. 14.1 The Barbed sutur Fig. 14.2 Barbed sutur with 2 needles Fig. 14.3 Barbed sutur with loop Various combinations of suture size, length, needle type, and monofilament material (including…

TVS Terms and measurements In the sagittal the endometrial thickness is measured “Double endometrial thickness” Intracavitary fluid: the thickness of both single layers are measured and the sum is recorded…

Fig. 12.1 A three-arm approach to port placement for improved cosmesis (From Gargiulo 2011) Fig. 12.2 Standard approach to robotic trocar placement. (a) Positioning of trocar sites: (1) 8 mm…

Fig. 13.1 Embolization of the fibroids Fig. 13.2 Temporary clamping of the uterus 13.2 Uterus Circulation Uterus has a very rich blood supply through two extrinsic arterial systems, the uterine…

Fig. 7.1 Schematic diagram of a caesarean scar defect, also known as a niche However, more shapes have been described (Figs. 7.2 and 7.3). A generally accepted definition for a…

Fig. 9.1 Coagulation of ligament ovari proprium Fig. 9.2 Opening of ligamentar latum Fig. 9.3 Incision of bladder flap Fig. 9.4 Coagulation of uterine artery When performing a supracervical hysterectomy,…

Fig. 16.1 Suturing mesh to vaginal apex Fig. 16.2 Opening peritoneum over the sacral promontory Fig. 16.3 Fastening the mesh to the sacral promontory with tacks Fig. 16.4 End of…

Fig. 17.1 Cosmetic result immediately after surgery 17.2 Terminology Various terminologies have been used to describe laparoscopic surgical procedures performed through a single incision or surgical site. In 2008, an…

Fig. 21.1 Neuropelveologic assessment of dermatomes and trigger points of the pelvic nerves. L5 fifth lumbar root, S sacral nerve root, PN pudendal nerve, SN sacral nerve roots, GFN genitofemoral…