Comparison of total laparoscopic hysterectomy and abdominal hysterectomy

Comparison of laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy with traditional hysterectomy for cost-effectiveness to employers.

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare the cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy to traditional total abdominal hysterectomy and total vaginal hysterectomy with regard not only to direct hospital costs but also to indirect costs. STUDY DESIGN This was a combined retrospective cohort study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2) that was conducted in a ...

Comparison of laparoscopic and abdominal methods of hysterectomy from patient’s perspective

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the postoperative pain and satisfaction of patients who underwent total laparoscopic or abdominal hysterectomy for benign gynecologic conditions. Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective, randomized trial. A visual analogue scale and patient satisfaction score scale were used to evaluate the patients’ postoperative satisfaction rates. S...

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy for Benign Gynecologic Conditions

Recent results from metaanalyses and observational studies have suggested that total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) is superior to laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) for the treatment of benign gynecologic conditions. However, because LSH is associated with fewer intraoperative complications, shorter operative time, and preserves patient anatomy and sexual function in comparison with T...

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Uteri Over One Kilogram

INTRODUCTION Laparoscopic hysterectomy for large fibroid uteri is technically a difficult procedure. In this article, we report our experience with fibroid uteri >1 kg in weight. MATERIALS AND METHODS An intent-to-treat study. RESULTS From 2003 to 2009, 13 patients were successfully treated for large fibroid uteri with postoperative specimens weighing >1000 g. Four patients had total abdomi...

Comparison of Laparoscopic-assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy, Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Vaginal Hysterectomy

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy Compared With Abdominal, Vaginal, and Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy in a Primary Care Hospital Setting

OBJECTIVE This study compares the operative parameters of laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy, total vaginal hysterectomy, and total abdominal hysterectomy in patients in a small suburban medical center. METHODS This investigation is a Canadian Classification II-2. It was performed in a 238 bed not-for-profit community general hospital. Char...