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Objective: The efficacy and safety of use of the transvaginal ultrasound probe for percutaneous abdominal oocyte retrieval in patients with limited vaginal access has been established in prior studies,^1-2 but the technique has not been demonstrated widely. Methodology: This video uses a patient case to explain and demonstrate the technique of percutaneous transabdominal oocyte retrieval with the transvaginal ultrasound probe in a patient without vaginal access to her ovaries. Patient consent was obtained prior to creation of the video.
Conclusion(s): Abdominal oocyte aspiration using a high frequency transvaginal ultrasound probe should be considered in patients with ovaries inaccessible vaginally. It is safe, effective and an easily skill to acquire. References: 1. Baldini D, Lavopa C, Vizziello G, Sciancalepore AG, Malvasi A. The safe use of transvaginal ultrasound probe for transabdominal oocyte retrieval in patients with vaginally inaccessible ovaries. Front Womens Healt. 2018; 3(2):1-3. 2. Sekhon L, Said T, Del Valle A. Percutaneous transabdominal oocyte retrieval using vaginal ultrasound probe: A novel, effective and safe method for oocyte retrieval in patients with vaginally inaccessible ovaries. Fertil Steril. 2014; 101(2) Supplement.
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