Abstract
The use of laparoscopy to perform all or part of hysterectomy has become widely accepted, with laparoscopic hysterectomy accounting for up to 15% of all hysterectomies performed in the United States. A recent Cochrane analysis has clearly shown that laparoscopic hysterectomy is associated with decreased length of stay and faster recovery time compared with laparotomy. There is no evidence to support a supracervical hysterectomy over a total hysterectomy in terms of frequency of pelvic support disorders or sexual function. This does not preclude the use of a supracervical hysterectomy in some clinical situations.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 304-312 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Clinical obstetrics and gynecology |
| Volume | 52 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Complications
- Hysterectomy
- Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
- Laparoscopy
- Supracervical
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology