Intestinal obstruction secondary to sigmoid colon volvulus in pregnancy is a rare but serious complication of pregnancy with significant maternal and fetal mortality. We report the first case in this institution of volvulus of the sigmoid colon in a pregnant patient on her 30th week age of gestation that was successfully managed conservatively with flexible colonoscopic decompression and detorsion. The presenting signs and symptoms seen in this patient are the same as with a nonpregnant patient and are often nonspecific. Hence, a high level of suspicion is essential for early diagnosis. Fetal and maternal mortality rates are higher during pregnancy if the diagnosis is delayed
Colonoscopy ; Decompression

BACKGROUND

Simulated video training has emerged as an effective method to enhance the surgical skills. However, in the local context, there is an absence of data contrasting the outcomes of unsupervised video training with the conventional supervised approach in surgical skill development.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to evaluate and contrast the performance score and total operating time between unsupervised video training simulations and supervised video training simulations, specifically in the domain of 30° hysteroscopic camera navigation.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

A single-blinded randomized controlled trial involved 24 obstetrics and gynecology residents in a tertiary government institution. Participants were randomized into Group A (unsupervised video training) and Group B (proctor-supervised simulation training). Utilizing a uterine model, both groups undertook nine designated tasks. The training process included a pretest simulation, 5 training repetitions, and a concluding posttest simulation. The principal investigator documented operating times and hand movements posteach session. Subsequently, a blinded Philippine Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy board-certified gynecologic endoscopist assessed these videos, using the Global Hysteroscopy Rating Scale for scoring.

RESULTS

The total operating time and performance score during posttest among Group A and Group B showed no significant difference (Group A 0.77 ± 0.19 min Group B 0.71 ± 0.15 min) (P = 0.377) (Group A 13.50 ± 1.73 Group B 13.83 ± 1.53) (P = 0.622) which suggest that participants performed comparably regardless of instructional method. On the Global Rating Scale (GRS) score, higher percentage of participants from Group B showed improved performance on respect for tissue, time and motion, and handling of hysteroscope as compared to Group A.

CONCLUSION

The video-based training simulation is effective as expert proctoring in hysteroscopic camera navigation. However, there was slightly greater improvement in the GRS scores in the proctor supervised group which suggest that feedback from proctors has a positive impact on the performance.

Human ; Hysteroscopy

INTRODUCTION

Hysteroscopy is the gold standard procedure for the evaluation and diagnosis of intrauterine pathologies. The optimal time to do hysteroscopy is during the proliferative phase. However, for women with irregular bleeding, the optimal time is unpredictable. Besides pharmacological means, mechanical endometrial preparation could be done.

OBJECTIVE

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of suction curettage on visualization, operative time, fluid deficit, and histopathologic diagnosis among perimenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) and unprepared endometrium prior to operative hysteroscopy.

METHODOLOGY

Thirty-four (34) perimenopausal women admitted for AUB with unprepared endometrium for operative hysteroscopy who consented to participate were recruited and randomly divided into two groups: 18 women had suction curettage done prior to operative hysteroscopy and 16 women had operative hysteroscopy done alone. The following data were obtained for each group: (1) improvement in clarity (i.e., visualization of fundus and both tubal ostia), (2) operative time from entry to withdrawal of the resectoscope (measured in minutes), (3) fluid deficit, and (4) final histopathological diagnosis. P 

RESULTS

Women who underwent suction curettage prior to operative hysteroscopy had improved visualization (72.2%, P < 0.001), shorter operative time (29.06 ± 7.06 min vs. 35.5 ± 7.2 min, P = 0.013), no difference in fluid deficit (P = 0.276), and the histopathologic diagnosis (P = 0.470).

CONCLUSION

Suction curettage prior to operative hysteroscopy among perimenopausal women with AUB and unprepared endometrium improved visualization and shortened operative time without affecting fluid deficit and histopathologic diagnosis.

Hysteroscopy ; Suction Curettage ; Vacuum Curettage