This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Laparoscopic hysterectomy

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Complete laparoscopic removal of the uterus with Fallopian tubes and ovaries is a recent operative advance. There are a variety of procedures, options including:

  • laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: laparoscope is only used to ligate ligaments
  • laparoscopic hysterectomy: infundibulopelvic, round and broad ligaments and uterine artery are ligated laparoscopically. The uterus is delivered vaginally.
  • total laparoscopic hysterectomy: the uterus is removed abdominally
  • modifications of the above, e.g. suturing ligaments to reinforce the remaining structures

Laparoscopic hysterectomy may necessitate as little as two days' hospital admission. However, certainly with the vaginal route, it is still a major procedure. Until more long-term evaluation has been made, laparoscopic hysterectomy may be best reserved for those patients who have not gained benefit from endometrial ablation or resection.


Create an account to add page annotations

Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.

The content herein is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the need to apply professional clinical judgement when diagnosing or treating any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Connect

Copyright 2024 Oxbridge Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of OmniaMed Communications Limited. All rights reserved. Any distribution or duplication of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Oxbridge Solutions receives funding from advertising but maintains editorial independence.