Richard L. Heaton

Total laparoscopic hysterectomy with obliterated anterior cul-de-sac Totale laparoskopische Hysterektomie bei obliteriertem vorderen Douglassack Endometriosis may in severe cases lead to obliteration of the anterior and/or posterior cul-de-…

INTRODUCTION: Conization of the uterine cervix is a common gynecological procedure that sometimes causes cervical stenosis which creates difficulties for future gynecological procedures. MATERIAL: We present a very unusual case where stren…

In this paper, we report the case of a left round ligament fibroid in a 24 year-old, gravida 0, female that was successfully managed laparoscopically. Operative findings also included severe adnexal adhesions bilaterally, severe adhesions o…

Pelvic adhesions affecting the uterine adnexa or cul-de-sacs are a common finding in gynaecological surgery. We present a referred patient with a history of laparoscopic hysterectomy and right salpingo-oophorectomy and an unresected left ov…

INTRODUCTION: Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a common cause of pelvic pain in the general female population and is thought to be understated in young female patients. CASE: A 12-year-old girl with IC and endometriosis. METHOD: A single cas…

INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic hysterectomy for large fibroid uteri is technically a difficult procedure. In this article, we report our experience with fibroid uteri >1 kg in weight. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An intent-to-treat study. RESULTS: …

Endometriosis may in severe cases lead to obliteration of the anterior and/or posterior cul-de-sacs in the female pelvis. The anterior cul-de-sac is generally less commonly affected. This type of cases usually presents a challenge for the o…

Laparoscopic partial cystectomy performed for bladder endometriosis in selected patients requires advanced laparoscopic skills including pelvic dissection, suturing and intracorporeal knot tying. Cystoscopic skills to assess the extent of e…

INTRODUCTION: Laparoscopic ureterolysis is a delicate procedure that requires advanced laparoscopic skills. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We are reporting two cases of laparoscopic hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy with severe adhesions to t…