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A novel way of performing endoscopic intrafascial supracervical hysterectomy is presented. By using the endoscopic approach for dissection as well as uterine extraction using the serrated-edged macromorcellator, we avoid giving the patient a colpotomy incision and its inherent post-operative discomfort. A further modification involves nearly complete excision (95%) of uterocervical mucosa using a calibrated resection tool, thus eliminating the possible subsequent development of cervical stump neoplasia. Sparing of the cardinal ligament insertion provides support to the cervical stump. Hemorrhage and genitourinary complications are prevented by avoiding dissection of the parametrium at the level of endocervix.
Comparison of data of the pelviscopic CISH procedure with the laparotomy approach in our preliminary series (n=190) confirms our claims as to its safety. Data on long-term postoperative evaluation are ongoing, but the initial reports deny any postoperative discomfort. Larger randomized studies are required to prove its value compared with the existing techniques. We believe that with its multitude of benefits, the classic intrafascial serrated-edged macro-morcellated (SEMM) hysterectomy (=CISH) may emerge as an attractive alternative to conventional hysterectomy.
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Visiting doctors at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Kiel, in 1993
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Mettler, L., Semm, K., Lehmann-Willenbrock, L. et al. Comparative evaluation of classical intrafascial-supracervical hysterectomy (CISH) with transuterine mucosal resection as performed by pelviscopy and laparotomy—our first 200 cases. Surg Endosc 9, 418–423 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00187164
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