Temporary Ligation of the Uterine Artery at Its Origin Using a Removable “Shoelace” Knot

ConclusionLaparoscopic ligation of the uterine arteries at their origin is known to reduce intraoperative blood loss 1, 2. However, in patients desiring future fertility, the effect of permanent ligation of these vessels bilaterally remains under study 3, 4, 5. The removable “shoelace” knot is a low-cost, readily available alternative to metallic titanium clips that requires no special surgical expertise to implement.
Source: Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research