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12458 - Environmentally Responsible Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Presenting Author
Joseph Njagi
Affiliation
Laparoscopy Mashinani
Abstract
Study Objective: Production and disposal of single-use disposable surgical tools contributes to carbon emissions and negatively impacts our environment. We present an approach to total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) utilizing solely reusable devices.

Design: An educational video was designed in which we demonstrate a step-by-step guide on performance of TLH with reusable devices.

Setting: Operating theatre in a high-volume surgical center in central Kenya.

Patients or Participants: Gynecological patients requiring TLH for treatment of pathology including uterine fibroids.

Interventions: A systematic surgical approach for successful performance of TLH utilizing reusable devices.

Measurements and Main Results: We present an educational video to provide gynecologic surgeons worldwide a resource on how to perform TLH with reusable devices. Specific differences from hysterectomy as performed in the United States include use of reusable surgical linens, use of reusable energy devices, and use of a sterilizable vaginal tube for delineation of the vaginal fornices for performance of colpotomy.

Conclusion: Performance of TLH with reusable instruments is possible and safe. This technique has many benefits including low cost and reduced carbon footprint. Employment of the steps demonstrated in this video can help gynecologic surgeons perform TLH in a way that is environmentally responsible.

Authors

Njagi, J*. Laparoscopy Mashinani, Kerugoya, Kenya, Ramanathan, A. MedStar Georgetown University/ Washington Hospital Center, Washington

Primary Category
Laparoscopy
Secondary Category
Fibroids
Sponsorship Level
Virtual Poster
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