Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Feb 2015
Observational StudyEffect of undiagnosed deep adenomyosis after failed NovaSure endometrial ablation.
To determine the prevalence of adenomyosis and deep adenomyosis after NovaSure (Hologic Inc., Newark, DE) endometrial ablation in hysterectomy specimens after NovaSure endometrial ablation failure. ⋯ Deep adenomyosis after failed NovaSure endometrial ablation was present in a significant number of patients. It is not clear whether adenomyosis is induced by endometrial ablation or whether it causes endometrial ablation failure.
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To show a technique of power morcellation within a rip-stop nylon specimen bag. ⋯ This technique of power morcellation within a rip-stop nylon bag minimizes the risk of inadvertent tissue spread. This allows the patient an opportunity to undergo minimally invasive surgery for hysterectomy and myomectomy.