BACKGROUND In the presence of a large uterus,total laparoscopic hysterectomy(TLH),always requires morcellation to allow removal of the tissues from the abdominal cavity.However,uncontained morcellation has been scruti...BACKGROUND In the presence of a large uterus,total laparoscopic hysterectomy(TLH),always requires morcellation to allow removal of the tissues from the abdominal cavity.However,uncontained morcellation has been scrutinized because of the possible spread of occult leiomyosarcoma.Therefore,in-bag extracorporeal morcellation has been developed.However,tissue containment and extraction are extremely challenging,especially when considering the increasing uterine size to be removed through minimally invasive surgery.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we describe a novel technique for extracorporeal intrauterine morcellation using the uterus outermost layer as a bag to achieve tissue extraction of very large uteri with suspected occult leiomyosarcoma after TLH.The study enrolled patients who were planned for TLH for large uteri(weight>500 g).TLH was performed following the procedure reported in our previous studies.The novel technique has been described step-by-step in a video,which representatively describes the preoperative imaging and morcellation procedure of three very large uteri weighing 1500 g,1700 g,and 3700 g,respectively.The procedures were performed without any complications.The patients had an uneventful postoperative course,and in all cases,the pathology was benign leiomyoma.CONCLUSION Extracorporeal intrauterine morcellation using the uterus outmost layer as a bag was found to be a feasible technique that allows a careful diagnosis and safe removal of suspected occult malignancies.The technique herein presented may be adopted in surgical practice,by adding it to the other available techniques of contained morcellation.It may represent a valid and feasible alternative,especially useful in cases of very large uteri exceeding the capacity of specimen retrieval bags.展开更多
BACKGROUND Uterine myomas are the most common benign gynecological soft tissue tumors in women but polycythemia associated with these tumors is rare.Polycythemia is significantly associated with risk of venous thrombo...BACKGROUND Uterine myomas are the most common benign gynecological soft tissue tumors in women but polycythemia associated with these tumors is rare.Polycythemia is significantly associated with risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE),which is further increased in case of a large pelvic mass and obesity.Here we report the surgical challenges in the case of an obese patient with a giant fibromatous uterus and associated polycythemia.CASE SUMMARY A 42-year-old obese woman was referred to our department for treatment for a huge fibromatous uterus.She suffered of pelvic pressure and abdominal distension and reported severe dyspnea from several months.Laboratory analyses including hemoglobin(Hb)19.2 g/dL and hematocrit(Hct)59.7%were indicative of polycythemia.Arterial blood gas analysis showed arterial oxygen pressure(pO2)of 81.5 mmHg.Abdominal computed tomography confirmed a giant fibromatous uterus measuring 28.2 cm×17 cm×25 cm.To reduce the thromboembolic risk,the patient underwent low molecular weight heparin,phlebotomy twice before surgery,and we opted for a laparoscopic hysterectomy.The uterus weighed 5400 g and the histology confirmed a diagnosis of leiomyoma.We did not find increased erythropoietin levels in the supernatant of the myomatous uterine tissue.There were no complications.On postoperative day 1,the Hb and the Hct levels normalized to 13.3 g/dL and 41.7%,respectively.Arterial blood gas analysis after surgery showed a pO2 of 144.7 mmHg.These results suggested the diagnosis of myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome.The patient was discharged on the second postoperative day in very good condition with no symptoms.CONCLUSION We believe this is the first reported laparoscopic hysterectomy in a patient with a giant uterus,polycythemia and obesity.Multiple VTE risk factors warranted a laparoscopic approach.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND In the presence of a large uterus,total laparoscopic hysterectomy(TLH),always requires morcellation to allow removal of the tissues from the abdominal cavity.However,uncontained morcellation has been scrutinized because of the possible spread of occult leiomyosarcoma.Therefore,in-bag extracorporeal morcellation has been developed.However,tissue containment and extraction are extremely challenging,especially when considering the increasing uterine size to be removed through minimally invasive surgery.CASE SUMMARY Herein,we describe a novel technique for extracorporeal intrauterine morcellation using the uterus outermost layer as a bag to achieve tissue extraction of very large uteri with suspected occult leiomyosarcoma after TLH.The study enrolled patients who were planned for TLH for large uteri(weight>500 g).TLH was performed following the procedure reported in our previous studies.The novel technique has been described step-by-step in a video,which representatively describes the preoperative imaging and morcellation procedure of three very large uteri weighing 1500 g,1700 g,and 3700 g,respectively.The procedures were performed without any complications.The patients had an uneventful postoperative course,and in all cases,the pathology was benign leiomyoma.CONCLUSION Extracorporeal intrauterine morcellation using the uterus outmost layer as a bag was found to be a feasible technique that allows a careful diagnosis and safe removal of suspected occult malignancies.The technique herein presented may be adopted in surgical practice,by adding it to the other available techniques of contained morcellation.It may represent a valid and feasible alternative,especially useful in cases of very large uteri exceeding the capacity of specimen retrieval bags.
文摘BACKGROUND Uterine myomas are the most common benign gynecological soft tissue tumors in women but polycythemia associated with these tumors is rare.Polycythemia is significantly associated with risk of venous thromboembolism(VTE),which is further increased in case of a large pelvic mass and obesity.Here we report the surgical challenges in the case of an obese patient with a giant fibromatous uterus and associated polycythemia.CASE SUMMARY A 42-year-old obese woman was referred to our department for treatment for a huge fibromatous uterus.She suffered of pelvic pressure and abdominal distension and reported severe dyspnea from several months.Laboratory analyses including hemoglobin(Hb)19.2 g/dL and hematocrit(Hct)59.7%were indicative of polycythemia.Arterial blood gas analysis showed arterial oxygen pressure(pO2)of 81.5 mmHg.Abdominal computed tomography confirmed a giant fibromatous uterus measuring 28.2 cm×17 cm×25 cm.To reduce the thromboembolic risk,the patient underwent low molecular weight heparin,phlebotomy twice before surgery,and we opted for a laparoscopic hysterectomy.The uterus weighed 5400 g and the histology confirmed a diagnosis of leiomyoma.We did not find increased erythropoietin levels in the supernatant of the myomatous uterine tissue.There were no complications.On postoperative day 1,the Hb and the Hct levels normalized to 13.3 g/dL and 41.7%,respectively.Arterial blood gas analysis after surgery showed a pO2 of 144.7 mmHg.These results suggested the diagnosis of myomatous erythrocytosis syndrome.The patient was discharged on the second postoperative day in very good condition with no symptoms.CONCLUSION We believe this is the first reported laparoscopic hysterectomy in a patient with a giant uterus,polycythemia and obesity.Multiple VTE risk factors warranted a laparoscopic approach.
