Efficacy and safety of uterine manipulators in laparoscopic surgery

A review

Journal article (2015)
Department
Biomechanical Engineering (Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering) (TU Delft)
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Review Laparoscopy Hysterectomy Uterine manipulator
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13-05-2015

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Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, 292 (5), 2015

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0932-0067

Faculty

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Department

Biomechanical Engineering

Abstract

Purpose This review aims to objectively assess the efficacy and safety of uterine manipulators as reported in scientific literature. Furthermore, it evaluates as to which manipulator best suits which surgical procedure. Methods PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, COCHRANE, CINAHL, Academic Search Premier, Science Direct and the MAUDE database were searched. Technical information was retrieved from the manufacturers. Results 25 articles covering 10 uterine manipulators were found. Studies regarding implementation and use of manipulators are scarce; only two surveys were found comparing different manipulators. Moreover, clinical evidence proving the efficacy of manipulators with respect to prevention of complications, inherent to laparoscopic surgery, does not exist. Conclusion The use of uterine manipulators is well established and it is clear that uterine manipulators offer the easiest way to handle the uterus during surgery. However, detailed information regarding efficacy and safety is scarce. Clinical evidence substantiating the assumed mechanism of prevention of ureter injuries was not found. Our review did not find the optimal manipulator. Some are more versatile than others and not all instruments are appropriate for all types of surgery. Therefore, gynecologists should choose the manipulator that best suits the type of surgery that is performed.

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