Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Hysterectomy Stephanie Ricci General Principles Definition Abdominal hysterectomy is defined as the surgical removal of the uterus via a laparotomy incision. A total hysterectomy removes both the uterus and…
Robotic Myomectomy
Robotic Myomectomy Alexander Kotlyar Rebecca Flyckt General Principles Definition Uterine leiomyomas are one of the most common problems encountered by the obstetrician/gynecologist with approximately 70% to 80% of reproductive-aged women…
Conventional Laparoscopy Myomectomy
Conventional Laparoscopy Myomectomy Katrin S. Arnolds Stephen E. Zimberg Michael L. Sprague General Principles Definition Uterine leiomyomas are the most common gynecologic tumor, with an incidence approximating 20% to 25%…
Abdominal Myomectomy
Abdominal Myomectomy Linda D. Bradley General Principles Definition Abdominal myomectomy is performed via a laparotomy incision and is also referred to open myomectomy. It is the surgical removal of uterine…
Dilatation and Curettage of the Nonpregnant Uterus
Dilatation and Curettage of the Nonpregnant Uterus Rhoda Y. Goldschmidt General Principles Definition Dilatation and curettage, commonly called D&C, is the sampling of the uterine endometrial lining and contents of…
Diagnostic Laparoscopy
Diagnostic Laparoscopy Rachel Barron General Principles Diagnostic laparoscopy is the surgical examination of the pelvis and abdomen with the intent to diagnose various pathologies. Differential Diagnosis Ruptured ectopic pregnancy Adnexal…
Basic Surgical Equipment for Abdominal Surgery
Basic Surgical Equipment for Abdominal Surgery Bianca Falcone M. Jean Uy-Kroh General Principles A laparotomy requires a basic set of surgical tools. Fundamental instruments include scalpel, retractors, clamps, needle holders,…
Basic Equipment for Diagnostic Hysteroscopy
Basic Equipment for Diagnostic Hysteroscopy Linda D. Bradley General Principles Definition Hysteroscopy is a minimally invasive transcervical procedure to provide panoramic visualization of the vagina, endocervix, endometrial cavity, and tubal…
Basic Equipment and Setup for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Using the Intuitive Da Vinci Si Robot
Basic Equipment and Setup for Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery Using the Intuitive Da Vinci Si Robot Tommaso Falcone Henry F. Kraft General Principles There are several steps to efficient use of…
Basic Setup and Equipment for Laparoscopic Surgery
Basic Setup and Equipment for Laparoscopic Surgery Cynthia Arvizo M. Jean Uy-Kroh Operating Room Setup The operating room (OR) should be set up to allow mobility of members of the…
