García-de la Torre JI, Romo-Gutiérrez R, Villa-Ponce D, Rodríguez-Valdés A

Language: Spanish
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ABSTRACT

Background: The extraction of the myoma after laparoscopic resection can be done by: direct extraction, standard intra-abdominal morcellation, electric morcellation, extraction by posterior colpotomy or by minilaparotomy. Most of these options generally require placement of a 10-12 mm trocar and / or enlargement of the skin incision and fascia for tissue removal; In addition to the aesthetic disadvantages, it represents clinical implications such as the risk of incisional hernias.
Clinical cases: We present 3 cases of patients with diagnosis of myomatosis of large elements, the smallest being 7 cm and the largest being 15 cm, in greater diameter, after the laparoscopic myomectomy the extraction of the complete surgical piece is performed through posterior colpotomy, presenting a favorable postoperative recovery without associated symptoms.
Conclusions: The transvaginal extraction through posterior colpotomy represents a safe and effective alternative for the extraction of surgical pieces, the elasticity of the vagina allows the safe extraction of large pieces, avoiding the use of the morcellator and its possible risks; It also avoids expanding the abdominal incisions, associating to less postoperative pain, faster recovery and better cosmetic results. The vaginal route is a safe option with minimal risk of complications, and with better postsurgical results compared to the other options in laparoscopic surgery.

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