Table 8 Movement ranges of the various manipulators
From: A comparative survey of various uterine manipulators used in operative laparoscopy
Sr No: | Model of uterine manipulator | Reusable | Anteversion retroversion movements | Lateral movements | Elevation movements | Vaginal fornices identification | Independent movements | Easiness of use and assembling | Handling | Pneumoperitoneum maintenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Clermont-Ferrand | Yes | ++++ | ++++ | +++ | +++ | ++++ | + | ++ | +++ |
2 | HOHL | Yes | +++ | +++ | ++ | ++ | +++ | + | ++ | ++ |
3 | Endopath | No | +++ | +++ | ++ | + | + | ++ | ++ | ++ |
4 | RUMI with Koh-cup | Partially | ++++ | +++ | ++ | ++++ | – – – – – – | + | ++ | +++ |
5 | Hourcabie | Yes | ++ | ++ | ++++ | +++ | ++++ | +++ | +++ | + |
6 | Vcare | No | ++ | ++ | ++ | ++++ | – – – | ++++ | +++ | +++ |
7 | TLH-Dr Mangeshikar | Yes | +++ | +++ | ++ | +++ | ++ | +++ | +++ | +++ |