Utilizing Extraction Rings in vNOTES

Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Jan Baekelandt discuss the use of Alexis rings in vNOTES procedures. The ring helps provide hemostasis by compressing the vaginal cuff and lateralizing the ureter, but comes with trade-offs. These trade-offs include a slightly higher rate of cystectomy compared to laparoscopic surgery, and how technical adjustments can lower the risk of ureteric injuries and cystotomy rates in more challenging cases.
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