title: Laparoscopic hysterectomy.
abstract: Laparoscopic hysterectomy, an alternative to abdominal hysterectomy, is associated with a faster recovery rate than conventional surgery, but training in the new surgical techniques is needed and complications can occur.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urological Gynaecology, St Mary's Hospital, Manchester.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Naidoo
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D004210:Dissection; D005260:Female; D006488:Hemostasis, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D007327:Insufflation; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D007902:Length of Stay; D008026:Ligation