Open AccessThe use of intra-operative ultrasound in gynecological surgery: a review
Author(s) -
K. Grewal,
Benjamin P Jones,
Ariadne L’Heveder,
Sita Jindal,
Nicolas Galazis,
Srdjan Saso,
Joseph Yazbek
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
future science oa
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 23
ISSN - 2056-5623
DOI - 10.2144/fsoa-2020-0172
Subject(s) - medicine , gynecological surgery , narrative review , gynecologic oncology , ultrasonography , medline , general surgery , gynecology , surgery , intensive care medicine , political science , law
Ultrasound is a readily available, safe and portable imaging modality that is widely applied in gynecology. However, there is limited guidance for its use intra-operatively especially with complex gynecological procedures. This narrative review examines the existing literature published on the use of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) in benign gynecology and in gynecological oncology. We searched for the following terms: ‘intraoperative,’ ‘ultrasonography,’ ‘gynecology’ and ‘oncology’ using Pubmed/Medline. IOUS can minimize complications and facilitate difficult benign gynecological procedures. There is also a role for its use in gynecological oncology surgery and fertility-sparing surgery. The use of IOUS in gynecological surgery is an emerging field which improves visualization in the surgical field and aids completion of minimally invasive techniques.