Journal article
Laparoscopic cervico-isthmic cerclage: surgical technique and obstetric outcomes
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of the study is to review the surgical technique, complication rate and obstetric outcome associated with the laparoscopic approach to the placement of the cervico-isthmic cerclage.
STUDY DESIGN: A prospective cohort study was conducted from 2003-2008 and compared with previously reported cases of cervico-isthmic cerclage by laparotomy and laparoscopy.
Authors
Whittle WL; Singh SS; Allen L; Glaude L; Thomas J; Windrim R; Leyland N
Journal
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vol. 201, No. 4, pp. 364.e1–364.e7
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
10 2009
DOI
10.1016/j.ajog.2009.07.018
ISSN
0002-9378