Incidental Finding Of Migrated Intra-Uterine Device During Elective Robotic-Assist Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Abstract

Device Abstract Migration of Intra-uterine devices (IUDs) a rare, yet serious complication associated with a well-accepted means of contraception. IUDs have long been a safe and effective option for women of child-bearing age to prevent pregnancy. We present a 48-year-old female with known symptomatic uterine fibroids undergoing a robot-assist laparoscopic hysterectomy in the elective setting. She was found to have a previously placed IUD that migrated through her uterus and was adherent and invading into her rectum. This IUD was removed without complication and without