Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2021 Jul;64(4):374-382. 10.5468/ogs.20377.

Feasibility and efficacy of modern minilaparoscopy with 2.9 mm laparoscope for diagnostic and level II gynaecological procedure

• Rai R
• Roy KK
• Nair V
• Kachhawa G
• Zangmo R
• Garg D
• Vanamail P

• KMID: 2518380
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.20377

Abstract

Objective
Laparoscopy has now become a state-of-the-art technique for many diagnostic and therapeutic procedures with known advantages over laparotomy. There is scarce literature from India regarding minilaparoscopy, as per our literature review. Therefore, we performed this study with a 2.9-mm laparoscope to determine its feasibility and efficacy for diagnostic purposes and level II surgeries with the aim of reducing postoperative pain and better cosmesis.
Methods
This was a prospective study conducted from June 2019 to March 2020. Diagnostic modern minilaparoscopy with a 2.9-mm telescope was performed under general anesthesia by a single surgeon. Operative intervention was performed depending on the intraoperative findings.
Results
The mean age was 29.3 years. The most common indication for laparoscopy was infertility (98%). Only diagnostic laparoscopy was performed in 76% of patients, while 24% underwent operative laparoscopy. The various operative procedures performed were cystectomy, salpingectomy, ovarian drilling, and adhesiolysis. The mean visual analog scale scores at 1 hour and 2 hours postoperatively and discharge were 1.57±0.59, 1.41±0.51, and 1.29±0.47, respectively. Mild pain was present in 70 (72.2%) patients at the time of discharge, and only one patient had severe pain. Five or more analgesic tablets were required in only 16.5% of patients in the postoperative period. There was no wound infection or port-site hernia at follow-up.
Conclusion
Modern minilaparoscopy with a 2.9-mm laparoscope is a feasible and safe option for diagnostic laparoscopy and level II gynecological procedures with minimal postoperative morbidity, such as pain and wound infection, and provides good cosmetic outcomes.

Keyword

Minilaparoscopy; Visual analog scale score; Laparoscopy; Infertility; Cosmesis

Figure

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  Fig. 1 A 2.9-mm telescope for laparoscopy.

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  Fig. 2 A 3-mm trocar used for laparoscopy.

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  Fig. 3 A normal uterus as seen via 2.9-mm modified mini laparoscopy.

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