The retroperitoneal approach in minimally invasive pelvic surgery

Jean Bernard Dubuisson*, Yannick De Dycker, Michal Yaron

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Abstract

The retroperitoneal approach is a minimally invasive surgery than can be performed through direct access or through indirect access, with abdominal penetration. The choice of indirect transabdominal approach is appropriate when additional abdominal surgery is indicated (radical hysterectomy, pelviabdominal exploration). The advantages of the direct retroperitoneal access are the absence of risk of creating intra-abdominal adhesions associated with those of intraperitoneal operative laparoscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWomen's Health and Disease
Subtitle of host publicationGynecologic, Endocrine, and Reproductive Issues
PublisherBlackwell Publishing Inc.
Pages187-198
Number of pages12
ISBN (Print)1573316210, 9781573316217
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2006
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume1092
ISSN (Print)0077-8923
ISSN (Electronic)1749-6632

Keywords

  • Minimally invasive
  • Pelvis
  • Retroperitoneal
  • Surgical procedures

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