OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to estimate the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications after hysterectomy for benign indications. STUDY DESIGN This was a retrospective cohort study of all women who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications at the Cleveland Clinic from Jan. 1, 2001, to Dec. 31, 2009. Exclusion criteria incorporated patients who underwent hysterectomy fo...

The Hysterectomy procedure is the most frequently performed gynecological surgery in the world [1]. This procedure can be carried out using an abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic approach. The percentage of hysterectomies performed via laparoscopy varies. For instance, 12% of the hysterectomies performed in the USA are performed laparoscopically [2], while 15% of the hysterectomies in the UK a...

Background: Using coagulation techniques to achieve hemostasis of lateral pedicles, or a fiberoptic light source to improve visibility in a narrow operating field, or transvaginal mobilization of adhered adnexa, may facilitate more salpingo-oophorectomies after vaginal hysterectomies for benign indications. Objectives: The aim of this research was to study the feasibility of adnexectomy during ...

INTRODUCTION This review assessed the incidence, predisposing conditions, and key surgical steps, where urological injuries occurred during laparoscopic hysterectomies at the Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, KK Women's and Children's Hospital over a four-year period. METHODS A retrospective review of 495 cases of laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomies (LAVH) and total laparoscopic hyste...

INTRODUCTION The traditional approach for the treatment of endometrial cancer by laparotomy is increasingly being replaced by laparoscopic surgery. The advantages of laparoscopy have been well-documented. Laparoscopy avoids the morbidity of a laparotomy, overcomes the limitations of vaginal hysterectomy, provides adequate pathological information for an accurate surgical staging and expedites t...

INTRODUCTION Prospective randomized trials have proven the benefits of laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) compared with abdominal hysterectomy. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LAVH performed for uteri weighing > or =1000 grams. METHODS Fifteen patients underwent attempted LAVH for uteri >1000g. Median age was 45 years old (range, 31 to 57), ...

Objectives: 1) To study the feasibility of performing and outcome of vaginal hysterectomy in uteri without any descent and associated with benign ovarian tumour. 2) To compare the outcome of vaginal hysterectomy over hysterectomy performed through abdominal route and laparoscopically. Methodology: Three hundred (300) patients requiring pan hysterectomy for benign ovarian tumours were studied wi...