Initial Experience With the Boyle Uterine Elevator

Creator(s)

Wesley J. Harris, Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine
Gary C. Boyle, Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine
Wesley F. Adams, Quillen-Dishner College of Medicine

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-1994

Description

Since 1990, our institution has used the Boyle uterine elevator in 57 abdominal hysterectomies. The device aids in retraction of the uterus and minimizes the use of self-retaining retractors and bowel packing. The uterine elevator also aids in dissection of the bladder and incision of the cardinal and uterosacral ligaments. The mean hospital stay has been reduced to 2.6 days. Postoperative complications are rare. We conclude that this device is a useful adjunct in the performance of abdominal hysterectomy.

Citation Information

Harris, Wesley J.; Boyle, Gary C.; and Adams, Wesley F.. 1994. Initial Experience With the Boyle Uterine Elevator. Obstetrics and Gynecology. Vol.84(4). 631-633. PMID: 8090405 ISSN: 0029-7844