Minimally Invasive Gynecology

Reports outline minimally invasive gynecology study findings from S. Hart and colleagues

Published in Gastroenterology Week, January 10th, 2011

2011 JAN 10 -- "Laparoendoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery has gained increased acceptance among surgeons in various specialties. The universal nature of port placement in the umbilicus during LESS surgery may enable concomitant procedures to be performed in these surgical specialties via this single incision," scientists in the United States report.

"This case report presents a 37-year-old woman who underwent concomitant LESS cholecystectomy and hysterectomy to treat a symptomatic fibroid uterus and symptoms of cholelithiasis. The surgical procedure was performed in approximately 3 hours without any complications, and the patient was discharge to home 18...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2011-01-10)

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