The patient underwent power morcellation using the version of this device manufactured by lina during the course of a robotic myomectomy procedure for symptomatic fibroid disease, assumed to be benign.The procedure was performed at (b)(6) hospital in (b)(6).The patient was not informed of the possibility of a uterine soft tissue sarcoma masquerading as a fibroid disease- despite concerning features and clinical symptoms.The patient was not consented for the use of a power morcellator during the myomectomy operation.Within several months, the patient developed extensive abdominal sarcomatosis and is now battling an advanced stage iatrogenic abdominal sarcomatosis.
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