Surgical Film Library-The Use of Lighted Ureteral Catheters in Difficult Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery

The Use of Lighted Ureteral Catheters in Difficult Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery

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This video highlights the use of lighted ureteral catheters with infrared illumination in complex minimally invasive gynecologic-oncologic surgeries to prevent ureteral injuries. The illuminated stents help visually identify ureters during difficult dissections, reducing risks and litigation costs. Three cases demonstrated their utility: robotic vaginectomy for recurrent endometrial cancer near critical structures; complex pelvic mass excision with dense adhesions; and challenging hysterectomy in an obese patient with difficult retroperitoneal anatomy. The lighted stents provided clear ureter visualization throughout, aiding safe tumor resection and lymph node biopsies while ensuring ureteral preservation.

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Javier Mejia-Gomez, Canada

Meta Tag

Route MIS-Laparoscopic

Skill Level Expert

Surgical Location Pelvis

Keywords

MIS-Laparoscopic

Pelvis

Expert

lighted ureteral catheters

infrared illumination

minimally invasive gynecologic-oncologic surgery

ureteral injury prevention

robotic vaginectomy