What is a laparoscopic hysterectomy?
Laparoscopic hysterectomy, a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus with no harm. A tiny camera is inserted through the belly button by making a small incision. The image is watched by the surgeon through the camera, thus performing the operative procedure. Two-Three tiny incisions are made in the lower abdomen. The removal process takes place by inserting special instruments.
Who is a good candidate for a laparoscopic hysterectomy?
A good candidate for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is a person with a history of normal pap smears. It is better to meet a gynecologist and discuss the pros and cons if you have severe cramping even if it bleeds or not. In our opinion, it is typically beneficial to remove your cervix if you have this condition.
Procedure of Laparotomy hysterectomy
In the case of the laparotomy, a surgeon carries out lower-middle or cross-section of the abdominal wall 10-20 cm. The uterus is removed from the abdominal cavity through the wound. It includes ligaments holding the uterus, blood vessels of the uterus and appendages, if you plan to remove them.
In the case of a subtotal hysterectomy (supravaginal hysterectomy), the body of the uterus is cut off by the surgeon from the cervix, with the subsequent formation of the stump. During the hysterectomy, the last to be cut off from the formations, with the formation of vaginal stump. The disadvantages are the high laparotomic hysterectomy trauma surgery, thereby increasing the recovery period and length of stay.
Hysterectomy performed by laparotomy access, are heavy to tolerate. For patients in the postoperative period there is greater intensity of pain. It requires the use of analgesics compared to women who performed surgery, vaginal or laparoscopic access.
Preparing for the Laparotomy hysterectomy.
As a part of preparing for the operation, it is necessary to meet a doctor from the Department of Gynecology. The patient is to be examined to avoid complications. On the appointed day the patient can conducted preoperative preparation, the day surgery is performed. No special training at home before surgery is not required.
After Laparotomy hysterectomy.
In the postoperative period laparotomic hysterectomy sutures are removed on day 8. Binding is recommended after the surgery for 3 months.
During the first day of the postoperative period, vaginal hysterectomy (vaginal), and laparoscopic operations the patient is allowed to drink only liquid. The patient is also allowed to turn and sit up in bed. The next day, the patient is allowed to stand up, walk and eat. Extract is carried out after 3-6 postoperative days.
During the first two weeks after surgery the patient is recommended to wash shower and then treating wounds. There is a need to limit physical activity in these patients for the first 2-3 weeks during the postoperative period. Gradually the patient can return to normal activity. A month later, visual inspection is performed with the results of histology and subsequent recommendations.
