LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY
A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus. A small incision is made in the belly button, and a tiny camera is inserted. The surgeon watches the image from this camera on a TV screen and performs the operation. Two or three additional small incisions are made in the lower abdomen to insert specialized instruments used for the removal procedure.
Some women do not have their ovaries removed during a hysterectomy. If the ovaries remain, the woman does not need hormone replacement therapy after the surgery and will not experience hot flashes. However, some women choose to have their ovaries removed due to a family history of ovarian cancer or the presence of abnormal growths.
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Advantages of a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
- Minimally Invasive: A laparoscopic hysterectomy requires only a few small incisions compared to a traditional abdominal hysterectomy, which involves a 3-6 inch incision.
- Reduced Blood Loss: There is less blood loss during the procedure.
- Less Scarring: Smaller incisions result in less scarring.
- Less Post-operative Pain: Patients experience less pain after surgery.
- Outpatient Procedure: A laparoscopic hysterectomy is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, whereas an abdominal hysterectomy usually requires a 2-3 day hospital stay.
- Faster Recovery: Recovery time for a laparoscopic procedure is typically 1-2 weeks, compared to 4-6 weeks for an abdominal hysterectomy.
- Lower Risk of Infection: The risks of blood loss and infection are lower with a laparoscopic hysterectomy.
In experienced hands, a laparoscopic hysterectomy takes about the same amount of time as an abdominal hysterectomy and involves no greater risk.
