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Case Reports
. 2016 Sep;8(3):169-171.

Laparoscopic posterior Colpotomy for a Cervico-vaginal Leiomyoma: hymen conservative technique

G S Wehbe  1 , M Doughane  1 , R Bitar  2 , Z Sleiman  2
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Laparoscopic posterior Colpotomy for a Cervico-vaginal Leiomyoma: hymen conservative technique

G S Wehbe et al. Facts Views Vis Obgyn. 2016 Sep.

Abstract

Background: Leiomyomas are the most common benign tumours of the uterus. The diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of prolapsed pedunculated submucous myoma may need vaginal access compromising sometimes the hymenal integrity. Laparoscopic management of a pedunculated submucous myoma in a Middle Eastern virgin patient is described as a safe alternative.

Case: A 20-year-old, nulliparous virgin woman presented to the outpatient clinic for irregular menstrual bleeding of 2 months duration. Imaging revealed a 5×5 cm solid mass in the cervico-vaginal location filling the vagina suggestive of a prolapsed pedunculated submucous leiomyoma. Due to the patient's desire of preserving her intact hymen, a laparoscopic posterior colpotomy was performed and the mass was removed successfully.

Conclusion: Laparoscopic posterior colpotomy, preserving the hymenal integrity in a virgin patient, provides excellent access and visualization and it is a safe tool for the management of a cervico-vaginal pedunculated submucous myoma by a skilled laparoscopic gynaecologic surgeon.

Keywords: Laparoscopy; colpotomy; hymen; hymenal integrity; leiomyoma.

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— Posterior colpotomy and identification of the myoma.
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— Posterior colporrhaphy and extracted myoma.
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