Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy using the light-endorsed transvaginal section technique versus the conventional method: a preliminary study

Abstract

Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) is now being used by an increasing number of gynecologists. However, problems, such as the long operating time, the inherent difficulty of the technique, and limitations of the skills of the surgeons, still exist. Pelvic adhesion, especially in the vesicouterine reflection, may increase the difficulty and morbidity of the operation. We here describe a simple technique, called light-endorsed transvaginal section (LETS), which can facilitate the effectiveness and safety of LAVH. We have designed prospective studies to compare results obtained in 50 cases treated using LAVH plus LETS (study group) with those obtained in 50 cases treated by conventional LAVH (control group). We further divided the study group into 25 'complicated' cases (with pelvic adhesion) and 25 'easy' cases (without pelvic adhesion). The results show that the LETS technique is a simple, safe, and easy way of increasing the efficacy of LAVH, especially as a supplement to LAVH in the presence of pelvic adhesions.