Fig. 2

Surgical maneuvers for locating the uterus and ovary. Figure 2A: The first step in the abdominal approach was the exteriorization of the fat pad. Following the ventral aspect of this tissue, the mesometrium was identified, leading to the uterine horn. Figure 2B: The uterine horn was gently elevated. Along its distal edge, a tubular structure representing the oviduct was visible. Distal to this, periovarian fat was tethered to the dorsal body wall. Figure 2C: After releasing the ovarian suspensory ligament, the uterine horn and periovarian fat pad could be easily mobilized. Within the mesometrium, the ovarian artery, uterine artery, radial arteries from the uterine artery were present, along with related veins. Depending on the specific procedure, one or all of these vessels may have needed to be sacrificed. Abbreviations: POFP; periovarian fat pad.