title: C.I.S.H. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: The Experience at the "Centro Materno Infantil"
abstract: Laparoscopic hysterectomy has been established firmly as a surgical alternative to standard abdominal hysterectomy around the world. In Argentina, we had introduced operative laparoscopy at the Hospital Aleman in May 1993, with a major change from basic diagnostic laparoscopy to advanced operative laparoscopy. A total of 180 major laparoscopic cases have been performed from May 1993 to January 1994, including laparoscopic hysterectomies. Of our first five C.I.S.H. laparoscopic hysterectomies, all had excellent outcomes, with greatly diminished hospital stay and less usage of analgesics postoperatively. The average length of stay was 2.5 days. No major complications occurred.
authors.affiliation: Centro Materno Infantil, Hospital Aleman, Beruti esq. Ecuador, (1118) Buenos Aires, Argentina.
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Decunto
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Traverso
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Gibelli
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Harpe