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daVinciMyomectomy

Diagnosis
ProcedureMyomectomy
Sub-procedures
Findings
Myomectomy
Leiomyoma Uteri
Logistics
Surgical team
Intra-op
Outcome
DATE OF SURGERY: 05/23/2026 11:09 PM
PRE-OP DIAGNOSIS: Leiomyoma Uteri
POST-OP DIAGNOSIS: Leiomyoma Uteri
PROCEDURE: Myomectomy
EBL: Minimal
SPECIMENS: Leiomyoma
CONDITION: excellent
Description of procedure
The patient was brought to the operating room and general endotracheal was initiated. The patient was then prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion in the dorsal lithotomy position with Allen stirrups. The time out safety protocol was called out by the surgeon and affirmed by all personnel present. A uterine manipulator with a cervical collar was then placed in the uterus without difficulty. An 8mm umbilical incision was made and an 8mm trocar was then placed without difficulty. The pneumoperitoneum was created. The camera was then introduced, and the pelvis was inspected with the findings as described above. Two 8mm lateral ports were placed under direct visualization without difficulty. A 12mm assistant port was placed on the right in a similar manner. The patient was placed in trendelenburg. The daVinci patient cart was then docked in the usual manner without difficulty. Bipolar graspers and monopolar endoshears were introduced under direct visualization. The surgeon then moved to the surgeon console. The harmonic scalpel and/or endoscopic shears were used to lyse the adhesions as described in the findings. Good hemostasis was confirmed. The uterus was injected with Vasopressin over the area of the fibroid(s) using a spinal needle through the anterior abdominal wall. Care was taken to avoid intravascular injection. Electrocautery was used to perform the excision, taking care to avoid the fallopian tubes, endometrial cavity, and bladder. The bed of the fibroid was reapproximated with interrupted figure of eight sutures using 0-Vicryl. A second closure layer with horizontal mattress sutures was placed. 3-0 Vicryal was used in a baseball imbricating layer to complte the repair. Hemostasis as confirmed under low pressure. The ureters were identified and noted to be well away and peristaltic. The patient cart was then undocked from the patient and the ports were removed. The port sites were reclosed using 4-0 Vicryl, and 2-0 Vicryl on the fascia for the larger port sites. Two Alice clamps were used to grasp the anterior vaginal mucosa. Central injection with xylocaine and epinephrine was then performed. Strully scissors were used to create central incision, and dissect the vaginal mucosa away from the underlying tissue. Pratt clamps were used on the vaginal mucosa. The underlying tissue was then imbricated using interrupted 2-0 Vicryl. The excess vaginal mucosa was trimmed and sent to pathology. The mucosa was then reapproximated with a running locking stitch. Two alice clamps were used to grasp the posterior vaginal mucosa on each opposing side. Central injection with xylocaine and epinephrine was then performed. Strully scissors were used to create central incision, and dissect the vaginal mucosa away from the underlying tissue. Pratt clamps were used on the vaginal mucosa. The underlying tissue was then imbricated using interrupted 2-0 Vicryl, including plication of the levators. The excess vaginal mucosa was trimmed and sent to pathology. The mucosa was then reapproximated with a running locking stitch. Normal vaginal caliber and length were confirmed. Two allice clamps were used to grasp the posterior vaginal mucosa on each opposing side. A central injection with xylocaine and epinephrine was then performed. Strully scissors were used to create a central incision, and dissect the vaginal mucosa away from the underlying tissue. Lateral vaginal wall retractors were used to aid in exposing the sacro spinous ligament. The Capio suture passer was then used to place a 0-prolene suture in the ligament. The other end was sutured to the vaginal apex, and the tied down, elevating the vaginal apex. Good hemostasis was confirmed. Any excess vaginal mucosa was trimmed and sent to pathology. The mucosa was then reapproximated with a running locking stitch. Normal vaginal caliber and length were confirmed Two allice clamps were used to grasp the para urethral tissue, and the sub-urethral tissue was incised with a scalpel. The lateral urethral space was the exposed with blunt and sharp dissection. A trans urethral stent was placed in a foley catheter, and placed in the urethra for lateral deflection to reduce the chance of injury during trocar placement. The vaginal tape and trocars where assembled and prepared for placement. The trocar was then placed lateral to the urethra, and a stab incision on the mons pubis allowed passage of the trocar. The same was performed on the other side without difficulty. Cystocopy was then performed to insure the bladder was intact. The trocars was then removed, leaving the tape under the urethra in a tension free position. The positioning was aided using the mayo scissors as a spacer under the urethra. The excess tape was trimmed on the mons. The skin incisions where reapproximated with 4-0 Vicryl and or steri strips. The vaginal mucosa was reapproximated using 2-0 Vicryl, and a foley catheter was anchored. Good urethral support was confirmed. The patient was then brought out of anesthesia and transferred to the recovery room in excellent condition.

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