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Re: Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy - Dr. Bradley?From: Jean (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sun, 31 May 1998 18:40:07 -0500 (CDT)
>Jean: Laparoscopic Supracervical hysterectomy is relatively new, >although it has been around for a few years. The problem has been the >removal of the uterine tissue through 1/2 to 1 inch incisions!. The now >available efficient power morcellator allows even large fibroid masses >to be removed in minutes, but still leave the cervix in place. >Not all Gyn's are comfortable with some advanced (technically >challenging) laparoscopic procedures, but if a Gyn can perform a >laparoscopically-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, IMHO, most such >individuals can perform most cases for LSH. Nonetheless, at surgery, >one might find conditions warranting conventional open surgery (twice in >the last 27 patients), so one cannot guarantee LSH until it's finished. >Our observations re: rapidity of recovery still amaze me. Recently, one >of my same-day-discharge-patient (No pain medication, whatsoever) >entered a horse-show 12 days after surgery!! I think you will be hearing >a lot more about LSH in the near future. >Dr.B
Dr B: Thank you for the prompt and informative post. The procedure is
truly amazing. Bet a lot of women will be asking their physicians about
this one!
Thanks again,
Jean
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