This is similar to the vaginal hysterectomy procedure described above, but to help with better dissection of the abdominal tissues laparoscopy is used. A laparoscope is a thin cylindrical telescope ...

We identified 8,545 patients, including 8,018 (93.8%) who underwent abdominal hysterectomy and 527 (6.2%) who had a laparoscopic hysterectomy. Performance of laparoscopic hysterectomy increased from 3 ...

Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic surgery. [1] It can be performed by laparotomy, laparoscopy, or the vaginal route. The route of surgery depends on multiple factors. The disease ...

Laparoscopic procedures are known for their precision and use of small incisions, which can lead to reduced intraoperative bleeding compared to vaginal hysterectomy. Patients who undergo laparoscopic ...

Last year, Nicole was miserable -- heavy periods, lots of cramping. Not only did she have fibroids, but her uterus and bladder were slipping downward, causing serious discomfort. Nicole needed a ...

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. This may be used to treat women with various conditions including chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods, fibroids, or cancer of the uterus or the ...

New data suggested that laparoscopic radical hysterectomy that uses modified tumor-free (MTF) techniques can improve outcomes for patients with early-stage cervical cancer. An editorialist, however, ...

A hysterectomy — the removal of your uterus — is a major surgical procedure that triggers lasting physical changes. This surgery was traditionally done through an incision in your abdomen.

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is examining laparoscopic hysterectomy and will publish guidance on its safety and efficacy to the NHS in England, Wales and Scotland. The Institute's ...