What does a uterine manipulator do?
What does a uterine manipulator do?
An uterine manipulator that can be adjusted to different angles allows the operator to flex and rotate the uterus so that it can be brought into an optimal position.
What is a HUMI uterine manipulator?
The HUMI is a curved, rigid, double-lumened device that combines the capability to manipulate the uterus and to introduce dyes, contrast media or gas without changing instruments.
How do you insert a uterine manipulator?
Slide the vaginal cup along the manipulator tube until it meets the cervical cup and is completely seated against the vaginal walls. Secure the lock in place by turning screw clockwise until tight. The locking mechanism must be locked at all times when using Vcare® for uterine manipulation.
What is a Hulka manipulator?
Hulka Uterine Tenaculum is designed for use in surgical procedures on an anteverted or retroverted uterus. The tenaculum is used to stabilize the cervix and manipulate the uterine fundus. The tenacula are available with ring handles and various tips with sounds, probe tips, and single tooths.
How is the uterus manipulated during a laparoscopy?
Uterus Positioning During Laparoscopy The uterine manipulation procedure begins by adjusting LUMIN’s articulating shaft for appropriate uterine depth and flexion. With the balloon deflated, the LUMIN™ manipulator is inserted into the cervix until the locking nut on the manipulator is flush against the cervix.
What is a hysterectomy and why is it done?
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus). You’ll no longer be able to get pregnant after the operation. If you have not already gone through the menopause, you’ll no longer have periods, regardless of your age. Many women have a hysterectomy. It’s more common for women aged 40 to 50.
What is a Tenaculum used for?
In most procedures involving uterine instrumentation, a tenaculum is used for stabilization and traction of the cervix and to decrease the flexion of the uterus to ease passage of instruments into the endometrial cavity.
What is myoma screw?
Laparoscopic myoma screw is used to extract fibroids from the endometrium during myomectomy. The instrument is a coiled spring like structure that is attached to a handle with working length of 30 cm. Made of the finest medical grade stainless steel for durability.
What is a VCare Cup?
As described in the company’s product literature, “[the] VCare features a specially designed double-cup system; the forward cup displaces the cervix away from the ureters, retracts the urinary bladder and defines the colpotomy incision. The back cup prevents loss of pneumoperitoneum.
What does a Tenaculum do?
A tenaculum is a surgical instrument, usually classified as a type of forceps. It consists of a slender sharp-pointed hook attached to a handle and is used mainly in surgery for seizing and holding parts, such as blood vessels. Uses include: Seizing and holding arteries in various surgical procedures.
Why is the uterine sound curved?
The Uterine Sound is a single-use sound made of white, malleable, plastic material. Prior to use, the sound can be curved between the thumb and finger in order to follow the curve of the cervical canal. The graduations are in centimeters and allow for the measurement of the uterine cavity.
What is a Morcellator used for?
Laparoscopic power morcellators are Class II medical devices used during laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgeries to cut tissue into smaller pieces so the tissue can be removed through a small incision site (typically 2 cm long or less).
