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  • Title: Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Transabdominal Cerclage with a "Needle-Free" Technique: A Single-Center Experience.
    Author: Abdel Azim S, Wieser V, Ritter M, Tiechl J, Kropshofer S, Widschwendter A, Fessler S.
    Journal: Gynecol Obstet Invest; 2021; 86(1-2):81-87. PubMed ID: 33326965.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: In high-risk patients with cervical incompetence, laparoscopic cerclage is a promising treatment option. However, the procedure exhibits relevant surgical risks. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to evaluate a surgical "needle-free" technique for minimally invasive, laparoscopically placed cervico-isthmic cerclage in high-risk patients. METHODS: This was a retrospective observational study over a 10-year period of pre- and postconceptional cerclage placement. The included patients either experienced previous transvaginal cerclage (TVC) failure or were not eligible for TVC. Laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage using a needle-less mersilene tape was performed via a broad ligament window lateral to the uterine vessels. RESULTS: Laparoscopic transabdominal cerclage was successfully performed in all included women with a median operation time of 62 min. We did not observe any intra- or postoperative complications, particularly no bleeding complications. Nine of 11 women became pregnant and/or carried out a successful pregnancy, respectively. Importantly, we did not observe any cases of miscarriage or mid-trimester loss. Two patients did not conceive; however, their medical histories did include Asherman's syndrome and advanced maternal age. CONCLUSION: Transabdominal laparoscopic "needle-free" cerclage is a safe and effective treatment option for a well-selected group of women at high risk of cervical incompetence. It provides good obstetric results without increasing perioperative morbidity.
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