Laproscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic hysterectomy means a minimally invasive process that replaces abdominal hysterectomy. Patient havinglaparoscopic hysterectomy have less pain, less bleeding, less risk of infection and are quicker to return to daily work.
Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a vaginal hysterectomy which is performed with a laparoscope aid. Thin tubes are placed through tiny incisions in the abdomen. The uterus is then detached in sections through the laparoscope tube.
There are four types of hysterectomy
- A radical hysterectomy
- A total hysterectomy
- Supra cervical hysterectomy
- Hysterectomy with oophorectomy
Procedures of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
The various steps in the process of laparoscopyhysterectomy: -
- Preparation and positioning
- Insertion of a urine manipulator
- Abdomen entry and placement of trocar
- Mobilization of the bladder
- Secure the urine vessels
- The uterus and cervix is removed from the vaginal apex
- Removal of the uterus
- Closure of vaginal cuff
- Closure of the port site
Risks of Laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- Premature menopause.
Benefits of laparoscopic hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy are minimally invasive techniques.
- Shorter stay in the hospital.
- There is minimum pain.
- Little to no blood loss.