Hysteroscopic Management of Complete Vaginal and Uterine Septum with Double Cervix: Tips & Tricks for a Safe Surgery.

Abstract

Background: The septate uterus is the most common uterine abnormality, comprising 35% of all identified uterine malformations. According to the ESHRE/ESGE 2013 classification, the class U2bC2V1 is a rare congenital malformation characterized by a complete septate uterus with double cervix and nonobstructive longitudinal vaginal septum.

Study objective: to share the decision-making process, the preoperative ultrasonographic assessment and our step-by-step hysteroscopic surgery technique to manage this complex malformation: including how to access the septate uterine cavity, the resection of the septum and its postoperative management. The goal of the surgical treatment is to restore the regular morphology of the vaginal canal and the uterine cavity with the right amount of myometrium.

Methods: we present video footage of a hysteroscopic approach at a tertiary care academic medical center for managing a 21-year-old patient with a symptomatic uterine septum with double cervix and nonobstructive longitudinal vaginal septum.

Results: Both the intraoperative and postoperative periods were uneventful: a complete resolution of the vaginal septum and creation of a single uterine cavity were obtained.

Conclusion: Due to the significant anatomic variability of this condition, this type of surgery can be challenging. The goal of this video is also educational, aiming to illustrate a reproducible technique that can be utilized by younger or less experienced surgeons. In our experience, this hysteroscopic technique appears to be a valid option for patients with symptomatic Mullerian malformation or those with a history of recurrent miscarriages or unexplained infertility.