Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with a new disposable morcellator

J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1998 May;5(2):203-6. doi: 10.1016/s1074-3804(98)80092-3.

Abstract

Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) can be performed more easily with a powered morcellator for removal of the uterus. Available laparoscopic morcellators are expensive and may be difficult to use, but a new, powered, disposable instrument was developed (Diva; FemRx, Sunnyvale, CA) to morcellate the entire uterus for easy removal through a 15-mm cannula. Twelve consecutive women for whom subtotal hysterectomy was indicated underwent LSH by standard laparoscopic protocol and were monitored postoperatively for a minimum of 1 month. In the current trend of "less is more," LSH is an emerging option for less extensive hysterectomies and can be made more cost and time effective with a single-use powered morcellator.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Multicenter Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervix Uteri / surgery*
  • Costs and Cost Analysis
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Safety
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal / instrumentation*
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal / methods
  • Laparoscopes*
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Leiomyomatosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Leiomyomatosis / surgery*
  • Middle Aged
  • Surgical Equipment / economics
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ultrasonography
  • Uterine Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*