Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign uterine diseases?

Total or subtotal hysterectomy for benign uterine diseases? A meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND Total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy for benign indications have been compared in randomized clinical trials and observational studies. A meta-analysis is performed to summarize the evidence. METHODS Thirty-four randomized clinical trials and observational studies comparing total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy for benign indications were included. Endpoints were self-repo...

Total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease

In both the UK and USA, hysterectomy remains the commonest major gynaecological operation. It is the only definitive cure for dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and rates highest in satisfaction scores compared to other treatments, and improves quality of life. Conservative alternatives to hysterectomy, including endometrial ablative techniques, the Mirena Intrauterine System (IUS) and uterine art...

Hysterectomy for benign gynaecological disease

nt matter & 2006 gyn.2006.04.004 thor. Tel.: +44 20 . [email protected]. Summary Hysterectomy, the commonest major gynaecological operation, is the only definitive cure for dysfunctional uterine bleeding, rates highest in satisfaction scores compared with other treatments, and improves quality of life. Although research indicates that vaginal hysterectomy is safer and cheaper than total abdominal...

Subtotal Versus Total Abdominal Hysterectomy for Benign Gynecological Conditions

Hysterectomy—Current Methods and Alternatives for Benign Indications

Hysterectomy is the commonest gynecologic operation performed not only for malignant disease but also for many benign conditions such as fibroids, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, uterine prolapse, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia. There are many approaches to hysterectomy for benign disease: abdominal hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic a...