Transvaginal specimen extraction in a laparoscopic anterior resection of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc right salpingo-oophorectomy

Tech Coloproctol. 2010 Jun;14(2):161-3. doi: 10.1007/s10151-009-0561-8. Epub 2010 Feb 5.

Abstract

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has well-known benefits. However, an abdominal incision, albeit much smaller than conventional surgery, is still needed. A transvaginal extraction of a sigmoid colon neoplasia with en bloc salpingo-oophorectomy and colorectal mechanical anastomosis is described. The technique is feasible and safe. The excellent recovery of the 86-year-old patient shows the potential future of the natural orifices endoscopic surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / pathology
  • Adenocarcinoma / surgery*
  • Aged
  • Colectomy / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy*
  • Ovariectomy*
  • Salpingostomy*
  • Sigmoid Neoplasms / pathology
  • Sigmoid Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Vagina