[Robot-assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy in a patient with giant uterine fibroids and complex pelvic adhesions: a case report].

Journal: Nan fang yi ke da xue xue bao = Journal of Southern Medical University
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Abstract

We report a case of giant hysteromyoma and complex pelvic adhesion treated by robotic assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy. The patient was diagnosed with uterine fibroids after physical examination in 1998 but did not receive any treatment, and regular examinations reported progressive growth of the fibroids. Ultrasound suggested multiple uterine fibroids, and pelvic MRI indicated large uterine fibroids with bleeding. Robot-assisted laparoscopic total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy were performed after relevant examinations, and the operation was completed smoothly. The patient was discharged 4 days after surgery with good appearance of the abdominal wall and good recovery during the follow-up. With its unique advantages, robot-assisted laparoscopy provides a minimally invasive surgical approach for giant hysterectomy with complex pelvic adhesions.

Authors

  • M Chen
    Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui 233004, China.
  • N Wang
  • Y Ye
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
  • M Wang
  • Z Li
    Department of Pediatrics, Jinhua Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Jinhua, 321000, China.
  • Y Meng
    Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle, Germany.
  • M Ye
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100853, China.