Abdominal Key

Fig. 5.1 Revised classification of endometriosis by American Society for Reproductive Medicine. The localization and size of the endometriotic lesions are the main markers used to provide classification of the…

Fig. 8.1 Transcervical tubal cannulation to assess for tubal patency 8.2.3 Distal Tubal Occlusion If preoperative HSG has confirmed a more distal tubal occlusion, a diagnostic laparoscopy can be the…

Adnexa Retrieval of ovarian tissue for freezing before any type of RT and/or CT in young cancer patients Ovarian suspension before pelvic radiation for cervical cancer RRSO Conservative and not…

Fig. 9.1 Covidien SILS Port 9.2.1.2 The QuadPort + (Olympus America; Center Valley, PA) This port accommodates a 2–6-cm skin and fascial incision. The adjustable sleeve accommodates an abdominal wall up to…

Fig. 7.1 Laparoscopic trocar placement. Trocar placement plays a key role in facilitating laparoscopic procedures performed for pelvic prolapse and incontinence. Proper positioning of each trocar allows reach of the…

Fig. 23.1 From left to right: two long curved laparoscope cannulae, 300 mm; long flexible obturator; two short curved cannulae, 250 mm; short flexible obturator; assistant cannula, 5 mm; assistant…

Name (type) Point of uterine vessels transection Amount of vagina removed Point of uterosacral ligament transection Simple (I) At insertion into cervix (level of the internal os) Minimal At insertion…

Genital pelvic sites Extragenital pelvic sites Rare locations Ovaries Sigmoid colon Umbilicus Rectovaginal septum Rectum Small bowel Anteroposterior cul-de-sac Appendix Lungs Broad ligament Bladder Kidney Cervix Cesarean section/episiotomy scar Vagina…