Laparoscopic isthmocele resection

Isthmoceles, or cesarean scar defects, are known complications after cesarean section surgeries. This is usually a thinning of the myometrium at the site of the previous hysterotomy that does not fully heal. This can lead to complications such as secondary infertility, cesarean scar ectopic pregnancies, uterine rupture, etc. When found, resection can be recommended for various reasons, usually fertility. This video goes over laparoscopic technique to resect and repair the isthmocele defect.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research