Laparoscopic specimen retrieval and attitudes towards morcellation: a questionnaire survey of gynaecology consultants in the United Kingdom.

This study shows that the umbilical port is the most commonly used port for specimen retrieval among UK gynaecologists and that most gynaecologists would not insert an additional port purely for specimen retrieval. Most respondents would still use power morcellation for a laparoscopic myomectomy and subtotal hysterectomy, despite the recent concerns over morcellation and its safety. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? This paper demonstrates the need for development of a database of morcellation practices to enable analysis of both benefits and potential adverse outcomes. This paper will also encourage future research and the audit of specimen retrieval. PMID: 30422734 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology - Category: OBGYN Tags: J Obstet Gynaecol Source Type: research