Laparoscopic-assisted transvaginal myomectomy

We conducted a retrospective review of 21 combined laparovaginal myomectomies to treat extensive and deeply infiltrating fundal and posterior wall leiomyomata. Laparoscopy confirmed the size, number, and position of leiomyomata, permitted intramyometrial vasopressin infiltration, and allowed partial enucleation of large and deep myomata. Posterior colpotomy permitted delivery of myomata and uteri, and uterine reconstruction by conventional suturing performed transvaginally. The uteri were then placed in their anatomic position, the colpotomies were repaired, and a final laparoscopic survey and lavage were performed. All surgeries were successfully completed without intraoperative or postoperative complications. This approach allows a layered traditional uterine reconstruction of deep myometrial defects and may enhance the ability to repair extensive uterine defects in a minimally invasive fashion.