Anatomopathological Evaluation of a New Ultrasound-guided Transuterine Vaginal Biopsy Technique in Uterine Fibromatous Disease

A BVTE is performed under general anaesthetic in the operating theatre on the scheduled day of myomectomy or hysterectomy. It will be directed to the centre of the uterine smooth muscle tumour in question via an exclusively transuterine route to avoid any peritoneal spread. At least 4 to 5 samples will be taken per uterine smooth muscle tumour, with a maximum of 3 tumours to limit the risk of confusion. The woman will then be operated on as planned during the same operation. All surgical specimens will be sent to the Anatomopathology Department of La Timone for anatomopathological diagnosis after immediate formalin embedding during surgery. Surgical specimens will be analysed as usual.