Table 9 Statements on technical innovation
Statements | Grade |
|---|---|
Research on technical innovation in tissue retrieval from the abdominal cavity mainly focusses on in-bag (‘contained’) morcellation | D |
In-bag morcellation may prevent morcellation complications such as direct morcellation injuries, parasitic fibroids and upstaging eventual malignancies | Good practice point |
Potential reported risks of in-bag morcellation is spillage of tumour cells from the bag | C |
In urology in-bag morcellation after laparoscopic removal of early stage and low grade renal cell carcinoma is reported to be safe and effective | C |
Vaginal in-bag morcellation has also been described and needs further study | D |
Development of bags is needed as well as registration of cases to further establish the potential value of on in-bag morcellation in gynaecologic surgery | Good practice point |