Current Restricted or Conservative Approach to Laparoscopic Hysterectomy at a German University Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
L. Mettler, T. Schollmeyer, S. Manusook · Endoskopie heute · 2004 · Heft 04 · S. 223-226
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Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Laparoscopic hysterectomy, although still in small numbers compared to abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, is performed worldwide. Most gynecologists believe that it is a safe procedure and that patients experience less postoperative pain, a shorter hospital stay and more satisfaction than after conventional abdominal hysterectomy. Laparoscopic hysterectomy, in any of its multiple forms, aims to replace laparotomic hysterectomy and facilitates more vaginal hysterectomies with the additional possibility of screening and curing abdominal abnormalities. However, there is still li…