Low enrollment

The culdoscopic approach will allow for equal or better visualization of female pelvic structures

Inclusion Criteria:

• Female
• Ages 18 to 70 years old
• Ability to understand and give informed consent
• Scheduled for diagnostic or therapeutic laparoscopy for a clinical indication
• Presence of a uterus and at least one ovary at the initiation of the procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

• Documented culdesac mass
• Inability to tolerate anesthesia
• Documentation of positive urine pregnancy test
• History of prior pelvic radiation
• Scheduled for emergency laparoscopy
• Any other medical or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigative team, will interfere with the ability of the participant to safely complete the study
• History of significant non-compliance with previous therapy or unwillingness to return for follow up visits
• Prior hysterectomy and/or bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Participants will be selected from among women attending the gynecologic clinics or gynecologic oncology clinic of UAMS. Subjects from all races and ethnicities may participate. No children (aged <18 years) are to be enrolled.