Method Retrospective study Results Two patients required conversion to anabdominal hysterectomy The ID: 961085
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&'(')*+,''- Aim: To study the outcomes of 42 consecutivepatients who were
scheduled for a laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) between1 January 1994 to 31 December 1999. Method: Retrospective study Results: Two patie
nts required conversion to anabdominal hysterectomy. The range of uteri Conclusions: LAVH patients have a quick post-operative recovery with less pain at the e
xpenseof a long duration of surgery. LAVH is a feasibleoption in a selected group of patients who wouldotherwise require an abdominal hysterectomy.Keywords: hy
sterectomy complications, minimally-invasive surgery, laparoscopySingapore Med J 2002 Vol 43(3):138-142INTRODUCTIONToday, hysterectomy is one of the most commo