Endoscopic visualization of oocyte release and oocyte retrieval in humans

Authors: Stephan Gordts¹; Rudi Campo¹; Ivo Brosens¹

Source: Reproductive BioMedicine Online, Cortina , pp. 10-13(4)

Publisher: Reproductive Healthcare Ltd

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Abstract:

Transvaginal hydrolaparoscopy (THL) allows the inspection of the tubo-ovarian structures in their natural position without supplementary manipulation. Saline is used at 37°C as distension medium, which keeps the organs afloat. Using this technique it was possible to visualize and record for the first time the process of oocyte release and capture by the fimbriae in humans. THL was performed in the peri-ovulatory period, in order to collect data that would give a better insight into events at the moment of ovulation.

Keywords: HUMAN; OOCYTE RELEASE; OVULATION; TRANSVAGINAL HYDROLAPAROSCOPY

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Leuven Institute for Fertility and Embryology, Tiensevest 168, 3000 Leuven, Belgium

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