Vaginal phantom (silicone)

The medesign vaginal phantom is used to facilitate certain surgical procedures in the female pelvis.

The patient must be positioned in the lithotomy position with a slight overhang over the edge of the operating table for the surgical procedure. Insertion of a permanent transurethral catheter (or pubic fistula) is recommended.

The wetted phantom is inserted vaginally after surgical disinfection and sterile draping of the patient. The surgeon must always ensure correct insertion himself. The rounded end is on the patient side; the angled half or smooth end ensures safe guidance and facilitates positioning of the phantom by the surgical assistant.

By lowering the handle, the vaginal axis is anteflective. The Douglas space and the posterior vaginal wall are optimally exposed to the surgeon.

The phantom is thus suitable as an aid for visualizing the vaginal stump during surgical prepatation at the vaginal end and at the vaginal posterior wall in post-hysterectomy.

It can be used for abdominal sacrocolpopexy, but also for safe visualization of the vagina during preparation at the rectum or in the case of adhesions.

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