A novel hysteroscopic hook for extracting retained contraceptive intrauterine devices under direct vision.

OBJECTIVE

The study evaluated the efficacy of removing retained intrauterine devices (IUDs) under direct vision using a novel hysteroscopic hook.

METHODS

In a retrospective observational study, 83 patients (group 1) underwent IUD extraction using a hysteroscopic IUD removal hook (HIRH) and 60 patients (group 2) underwent traditional hysteroscopic IUD extraction. We recorded the blood loss, operation time and success rate.

RESULTS

The operation time was shorter (10.7 vs. 17.7 min; p < 0.001) and the success rate higher in group 1 compared with group 2 (odds ratio 1.09; p = 0.027).

CONCLUSIONS

The HIRH is an effective, simple, inexpensive and durable tool for the direct visual removal of IUDs partially embedded in the endometrium and for damaged IUDs.