TY - JOUR
T1 - Ureteral suspension facilitates surgery for deep pelvic endometriosis
AU - Alessandri, Franco
AU - Lijoi, Davide
AU - Mistrangelo, Emanuela
AU - Ferrero, Simone
AU - Ragni, Nicola
AU - Remorgida, Valentino
PY - 2007/5
Y1 - 2007/5
N2 - This study describes a technique that facilitates the identification of the ureter during radical excision of endometriosis. After dissection of the ureter, a biocompatible silicone sling is introduced into the pelvis through the trocar; the sling is applied around the ureter and the two ends of the sling are pulled until adequate traction on the ureter is obtained. Ureteral suspension was performed in 126 consecutive women with endometriotic lesions involving the ovarian fossa and/or the uterosacral ligaments. This surgical technique facilitated the identification of the ureter, preventing injuries.
AB - This study describes a technique that facilitates the identification of the ureter during radical excision of endometriosis. After dissection of the ureter, a biocompatible silicone sling is introduced into the pelvis through the trocar; the sling is applied around the ureter and the two ends of the sling are pulled until adequate traction on the ureter is obtained. Ureteral suspension was performed in 126 consecutive women with endometriotic lesions involving the ovarian fossa and/or the uterosacral ligaments. This surgical technique facilitated the identification of the ureter, preventing injuries.
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=34247477236&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.08.116
DO - 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2006.08.116
M3 - Article
SN - 0015-0282
VL - 87
SP - 1222
EP - 1224
JO - Fertility and Sterility
JF - Fertility and Sterility
IS - 5
ER -