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Safety and efficiency in the laparoscopic hysterectomy: Techniques to optimize the surgical approach
Dr. Lauer is Fellow in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Columbia University, New York, New York.
Dr. Kim is Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Gynecologic Specialty Surgery, Columbia University, New York, New York.
Dr. Advincula is Levine Family Professor of Women’s Health; Vice-Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; and Chief of Gynecologic Specialty Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York.
Dr. Advincula reports serving as a consultant to AbbVie, Baxter, ConMed, CooperSurgical, Eximis Surgical, Titan Medical, and Intuitive Surgical; on the surgeon advisory boards of ConMed and Titan Medical; and receiving royalties from CooperSurgical. Dr. Kim reports serving as a consultant to Empress Medical. Dr. Lauer reports no financial relationships relevant to this video.
Brought to you by the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. In this video, the authors highlight surgical techniques that can be used to improve the safety and efficiency of the laparoscopic hysterectomy. During separation of the adnexa, preserving the orientation of the round ligament, IP, and pelvic sidewall allows the ovary to remain in its anatomic location. Generous dissection of the vesicouterine reflection permits a safe closure of the cuff. Lateralization of the uterine vascular pedicle prevents bleeding and protects the ureter. Angled suturing in the cuff provides for hemostatic closure.