• Int J Gynaecol Obstet · Apr 2020

    Laparoscopic metroplasty for unicornuate uterus with a functional noncommunicating rudimentary horn.

    • Ying Zhang, Songping Liu, Xuyin Zhang, Yan Ding, and Keqin Hua.
    • Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
    • Int J Gynaecol Obstet. 2020 Apr 1; 149 (1): 31-36.

    ObjectiveTo evaluate the feasibility of laparoscopic metroplasty for the treatment of unicornuate uterus with a functional noncommunicating rudimentary horn.MethodsLaparoscopic metroplasty was performed in one patient using traditional laparoscopy and four patients using robot-assisted laparoscopy from December 2013 to December 2017 at the Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University. The records of the five patients were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsIn all five patients the unicornuate uterus and functional noncommunicating rudimentary horn were unified into a single cavity without intraoperative or postoperative complications. Average operative time was 281 minutes (range, 204-330 minutes) and average blood loss was 180 mL (range, 100-300 mL). Postoperative hospital stay was 7 days (range, 5-11 days) and there was no re-admission. All patients were relieved of pain and had regular menstruation after surgery. Average follow-up time was 44 months (range, 22-70 months). One patient conceived by in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer 2 years after the operation and delivered twins by cesarean at 33 weeks.ConclusionLaparoscopic metroplasty, with or without robotic assistance, is an acceptable alternative to resection for a noncommunicating rudimentary horn with a functional endometrium.© 2019 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

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