The First Case: A Success of Using Khampitak Uterine Forceps in A Modified Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy.

Authors

  • Kovit Khampitak
  • Sirivit Taechajedcadarungri

Abstract

Objective: To evaluate effectiveness and safety of Khampitak Uterine Forceps in Modified Laparoscopically assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (M- LAVH)

Design: One case of 12 week - size leiomyoma was operated by M-LAVH

Setting: Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

Results : The uterine size was 13 x 10 x7 cm3.  The total operative time was 210 minutes. The forceps procedure time (applying, sawing and uterine removing) was 35 minutes.  Average blood loss was 130 cc.  The patient was discharged in 5 days.  Febrile morbidity was detected in the 2nd day after surgery.

Conclusion: Using Khampitak Uterine Forceps in M-LAVH is a safe and effective method for treatment the patient with large leiomyoma. Khampitak Uterine Forceps in M-LAVH is expected to benefit the gynecologist to increase the success of LAVH in large uterus.

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Khampitak K, Taechajedcadarungri S. The First Case: A Success of Using Khampitak Uterine Forceps in A Modified Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy. SRIMEDJ [Internet]. 2013 Nov. 4 [cited 2024 Apr. 20];22(1):105-16. Available from: https://li01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/SRIMEDJ/article/view/13127

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2007): January - March

Section

Case report