Open AccessThe U‐elevator: A new manipulator for gynecologic laparoscopy
Author(s) -
Gregersen Erik
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.3109/00016349409013441
Subject(s) - elevator , medicine , laparoscopy , uterus , vagina , manipulator (device) , surgery , computer science , robot , artificial intelligence , engineering , structural engineering
A new uterine elevator/manipulator for gynecologic laparoscopy is described. The instrument is a u‐formed tube with a cone for insertion into the uterus via the vagina. In the other end is a handle with a canal for instillation of fluid (dye). After insertion the handle is placed at the pubic area and the operation can be performed with the patient placed at a normal position on her back. The elevator can be handled by the surgeon without moving his hands outside the sterile area. No assistant is necessary. The u‐form of the instrument allows the uterus to be moved in all directions facilitating the laparoscopic view and operation. At a study of 97 laparoscopies no difficulties concerning the insertion and use were found. The instrument was easy to handle and pertubation was possible in most cases. The U‐elevator is found to be a good alternative to the existing elevators.