The use of intra-operative ultrasound in gynecological surgery: a review

Ultrasound is a readily available, safe and portable imaging modality that widely applied in gynecology. However, there limited guidance for its use intra-operatively especially with complex gynecological procedures. This narrative review examines the existing literature published on of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) benign gynecology oncology. We searched following terms: ‘intraoperative,’ ‘ultrasonography,’ ‘gynecology’ ‘oncology’ using Pubmed/Medline. IOUS can minimize complications facilitate difficult There also role oncology surgery fertility-sparing surgery. The an emerging field which improves visualization surgical aids completion minimally invasive techniques.