The First Case: A Success of Using Khampitak Uterine Forceps in A Modified Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy.

ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate effectiveness and safety of Khampitak Uterine Forceps in Modified Laparoscopically assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (M- LAVH) Design:   One case of 12 week - size leiomyoma was operated by M-LAVH Setting: Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.Results: The uterine size was 13 x 10 x7 cm3.  The total operative time was 210 minutes. The forceps procedure time (applying, sawing and uterine removing) was 35 minutes.  Average blood loss was 130 cc.  The patient was discharged in 5 days.  Febrile morbidity was detected in the 2nd day after surgery.Conclusion:   Using Khampitak Uterine Forceps in M-LAVH is a safe and effective method for treatment the patient with large leiomyoma. Khampitak Uterine Forceps in M-LAVH is expected to benefit the gynecologist to increase the success of LAVH in large uterus.