The distal portion of the round ligament is reapproximated to the cornu of the uterus with a 0 synthetic absorbable mattress suture. The proximal stump of the round ligament is buried within the broad ligament. The defect in the broad ligament and the peritoneal lining of the mesosalpinx are reestablished with a running 3-0 synthetic absorbable suture starting at the cornu of the uterus and extending to the stump of the infundibulopelvic ligament