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UTERINE MANIPULATOR FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY
PCT/ES2024/070098
Researchers from the Biomechanics and Ergonomics research group of the Universitat Jaume I and the Abdomino-Pelvic Oncology Surgery Referral Unit (UR-COAP) of the General University Hospital of Castelló have developed an atraumatic uterine manipulator for minimally invasive gynaecological surgery. The aim of the researchers is for the patented surgical instrument to be applied for laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy. The device is fitted with a suction mechanism incorporating a set of exchangeable cups of varying sizes allowing it to be attached to the cervix, in such a way that the initial tumour is not injured and the damage caused by manipulation of the uterus and, therefore, the migration of possible cancer-causing agents is minimised. Several studies have shown the need to design a uterine manipulator that improves the laparoscopic surgical technique and, in particular, does not injure the initial uterine cervical tumour if that is the reason for the intervention.
Advantages: - Injury to the initial tumour is avoided. - Isolation of tumor from abdominal cavity. - The damage caused by the manipulation of the uterus and thus the possible migration of potential carcinogens is minimised. - Facilitates minimally invasive surgery, especially robotics. Benefits: - Reduction in the time spent in hospital following surgery. Reduction in the time spent in hospital following surgery.