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
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A radical hysterectomy
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A total hysterectomy
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Supra cervical hysterectomy
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Hysterectomy with oophorectomy
Procedures of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
The various steps in the process of laparoscopyhysterectomy: -
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Preparation and positioning
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Insertion of a urine manipulator
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Abdomen entry and placement of trocar
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Mobilization of the bladder
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Secure the urine vessels
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The uterus and cervix is removed from the vaginal apex
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Removal of the uterus
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Closure of vaginal cuff
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Closure of the port site
Risks of Laparoscopic hysterectomy
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Higher risk of cardiovascular diseases.
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Premature menopause.
Benefits of laparoscopic hysterectomy
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Laparoscopic hysterectomy are minimally invasive techniques.
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Shorter stay in the hospital.
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There is minimum pain.
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Little to no blood loss.