Hysterectomy through minilaparotomy for benign gynaecological conditions: a valid option.

The value of minilaparotomy for total hysterectomy for benign uterine disease: A comparative study with conventional Pfannenstiel and laparoscopic approaches

BACKGROUND The aim of this paper is to review and compare the results obtained using the Pfannenstiel, laparoscopy and minilaparotomy approaches for total hysterectomy procedure in relation to benign uterine diseases. METHODS A retrospective data analysis was performed on 165 patients who underwent hysterectomy for benign uterine diseases at our centre during the period 2004 to 2006. FINDIN...

Comment on “Minilaparotomy Hysterectomy as a Suitable Choice of Hysterectomy for Large Myoma Uteri: Literature Review”

We read with interest the article by Sato and Fukushima titled “Minilaparotomy Hysterectomy as a Suitable Choice of Hysterectomy for LargeMyomaUteri: Literature Review” [1]. Although this article does an excellent job in discussing benefit of the minilaparotomy approach to perform hysterectomy when laparoscopic or vaginal approach is hampered by the weight of the uterus, the study demonstrates ...

Hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions at a Tertiary Hospital, South-south, Nigeria

Objectives: To determine the indications, type and outcome of hysterectomy performed for benign gynaecological conditions over a 5-year period. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study of 152 women who had hysterectomy for benign conditions at the gynaecology unit of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, (UPTH) Nigeria, between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2015 was conducte...

Laparoscopic hysterectomy in benign gynaecological conditions Outcomes after total laparoscopic hysterectomy and laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, a comparison of surgical procedures

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy versus Total Abdominal Hysterectomy in the Treatment of Benign Gynaecological Disease: A Retrospective Review Over 5 Years

Hysterectomy remains one of the most common gynaecological procedures performed in the UK. However unlike other parts of Europe and America, where laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) rates have significantly increased, in the UK abdominal hysterectomy (AH) rates remain high and often the first choice for many surgeons. The minimal access route offers significant patient benefits over open surgery an...