Fig. 2From: Introduction of gasless laparoscopic surgery as a minimally invasive procedure for endometrial cancer and its usefulness from the viewpoint of the learning curveHysterectomy (A to D) and right pelvic lymph node dissection (E to H) by this procedure. A Development of ureteral tunnel. B Vaginal incision using an electrocautery. C Suture of vaginal stump using needle holder (single nodule suture). D Completion of peritoneal suture at the vaginal stump. E Exfoliation of the external iliac artery. F Exfoliation of lymphatic fat mass from external iliac vein. G Dissection using SonoSurg. H Lymph node dissection around the obturator nerveBack to article page