title: [Vaginal hysterectomy for large uterus].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The technique and experience of vaginal hysterectomy for large uterus of 25 cases was reported.
  
  
  METHODS
  Vaginal hysterectomy for 25 cases of uterine fibroids and adenomyosis were performed. The uterine sizes enlarged as large as 6-16 weeks of pregnancy, mobile, no adhesion by estimation. The technique used for reducing the uterine bulk included bisection, myomectomy, morcellation and coring. The most common way to reducing the uterine bulk was bisection combined with myomectomy and morcellation.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Twenty four cases of vaginal hysterectomy were performed successfully. The average weight of uterus for the 25 cases was 360 g(range from 155 g to 755 g), the mean time for the operation was 95 minutes(range from 60 to 150 minutes), the average quantity of blood loss was 150 ml (range from 50 to 400 ml), the average admission duration of postoperation was 5.3 days(range from 3 to 8 days).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Vaginal hysterectomy is a safe and effective option for removing enlarged uterus. The successful operation was related to the uterine sizes, mobile, operator' skill and experiences.
authors.affiliation: Peking Union Hospital, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing 100730.
authors.forename: Z
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lang
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Sun
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal / Q000379:methods*; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*