Single-incision laparoscopic myomectomy

Abstract

Laparoscopic myomectomy is a minimally invasive surgical option for the treatment of uterine leiomyomas. Single-incision laparoscopy is a relatively new concept that has potential in gynaecological surgery although the technical challenges of single-incision access have limited the widespread use of the technique. The use of intracorporeal suturing is a significant component of the learning curve for laparoscopic myomectomy and presents an even greater challenge with single-incision laparoscopic myomectomy. This article describes a surgeon′s approach to single-incision laparoscopic myomectomy.

Keywords

• Laparoscopic myomectomy
• single-incision
• single port