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Transvaginal Hybrid NOTES Cholecystectomy: A Single-Centre Long-Term Experience on Sexual Function

Authors: U. Pohlen, A. Feller, C. Holmer

Published in: World Journal of Surgery | Issue 7/2018

Abstract

Introduction

Transvaginal hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy is an alternative approach to the traditional laparoscopic technique. Despite increasing data regarding clinical outcomes following transvaginal hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy, there is still a lack of long-term results, particularly with regard to sexual function. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate long-term outcome of a series of transvaginal hybrid cholecystectomy.

Patients and methods

Female patients with symptomatic cholecystolithiasis who underwent transvaginal hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy were retrospectively analysed regarding clinical and surgical outcome parameters. Furthermore, all patients received a 17-question survey postoperative with questions about sexual intercourse, the domains satisfaction and pain of the German Female Sexual Function Index.

Results

Overall, 47 of 80 patients were included in the study with a completed survey responses (return rate 58.6%), with a mean age of 48 years, mean body mass index of 29 and mean operative time of 47 min. The median follow-up was 40 months. There were no intra- or postoperative complications and no conversion to a laparoscopic or open approach. No significant differences were found for postoperative sexual function (painful intercourse, inability to achieve orgasm), although sexual intercourse was less frequent postoperatively (p = 0.022). Forty-four patients (93.7%) were satisfied with the aesthetic and the overall postoperative result, and 40 patients (85.1%) would recommend the applied surgical technique to friends and family.

Conclusion

The findings show that transvaginal hybrid NOTES cholecystectomy is a safe procedure for female patients, particularly with regard to sexual function.

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Title: Transvaginal Hybrid NOTES Cholecystectomy: A Single-Centre Long-Term Experience on Sexual Function
Authors: U. Pohlen
A. Feller
C. Holmer
Publication date: 01-07-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: World Journal of Surgery / Issue 7/2018
Print ISSN: 0364-2313
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2323
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-017-4412-x

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Transvaginal Hybrid NOTES Cholecystectomy: A Single-Centre Long-Term Experience on Sexual Function

Abstract

Introduction

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Introduction

Patients and methods

Results

Conclusion

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