A Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that includes minimal invasiveness for removal of uterus. This surgical approach uses a laparoscope which is a rigid, flexible, thin tube containing a tiny camera at its end to visualize the structures inside the abdomen.
Patients who suffer from gynecological cancers or other chronic uterus disorders, require uterus removal surgery as a life savior. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is far less invasive, but the most efficient approach.
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy can be carried out in the following ways:
Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) is a similar surgical procedure that includes performing surgery through vagina. Compared with abdominal procedure, LAVH procedure is less invasive and post-operative recovery is faster. This procedure involves removal of the uterus with or without the ovaries via the vaginal canal. Also, in this surgery, the cervix must be removed with the uterus.
Laparoscopic-assisted supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) involves removal of uterus without removing the cervix. This approach uses a surgical instrument which cuts the uterus into small pieces that are removed from the abdominal cavity.
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) is performed by using laparoscope inserted into the abdomen. In this surgical procedure, the entire uterus is disconnected and detached from your body using long thin instruments through the laparoscopic ports. Small incisions are made in the abdomen to remove all the tissues.
Majority of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Surgeries are performed for patients that have benign tumors, endometriosis, uterus cancer and uterine prolapse.
While choosing a treatment option, most of the doctors suggest you minimal invasive methods to achieve best results. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy approaches provide a speedy recovery. Exercising and weight lifting must be avoided unless your scars heal completely. You may have vaginal discharge for a few days after the surgery. Patients are able to return to their daily routine in one or two weeks.