[The definition of laparoscopic hysterectomy].
OBJECTIVE
To define laparoscopic hysterectomy.


METHODS
Short review.


METHODS
Departments Gynaecology, Kladno Hospital and Na Homolce Hospital, Prague.


METHODS
A retrospective study and analyse of literature and information database (Medline 1994-1998).


CONCLUSIONS
We suggest nomenclature and LH classification for the Czech Endoscopic Society, which will bases on the guidelines published by Nezhat et al. and defined especially two forms of laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy (superior and inferior type).
Holub
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Gynek.-porod. oddĕlení, Nemocnice Kladno.
Bartos
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D010535:Laparoscopy; D009626:Terminology as Topic