[Total hysterectomy for benign pathologies: why is laparoscopy of value?].
The majority of the hysterectomies are performed by laparotomy. With laparoscopic surgery it will be possible to perform only 10 to 20 per cent of the hysterectomies by the abdominal route. Even if laparoscopic hysterectomy is a feasible technique, all the hysterectomies should not be performed by the endoscopic route. Laparoscopic surgery is in no case an alternative to vaginal surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is not indicated for hysterectomy if the operation is feasible quickly and under good conditions via the vaginal route. Laparoscopic surgery is only indicated when vaginal surgery is difficult and/or contra-indicated. In these situations, laparoscopic surgery can be performed according two different modalities: laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy and total hysterectomy completely performed by laparoscopy.
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Service de chirurgie gynécologique, Clinique Universitaire Baudelocque, CHU Cochin Port-Royal, Paris.
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D003663:Decision Trees; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D007902:Length of Stay; D010298:Parity; D018579:Patient Selection; D014591:Uterine Diseases / Q000601:surgery*
Hystérectomie totale pour pathologies bénignes: pourquoi la coelioscopie présente-t-elle un intérêt?