title: Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy: a novel method.
abstract: This paper describes a novel method of facilitating laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) uniquely distinguished by commencing vaginally and finishing laparoscopically. For this technique a specially designed uterine manipulator has been developed.
authors.affiliation: Oxford Clinic Women's Health, Christchurch, New Zealand. michael.east@oxfordclinic.co.nz
authors.forename: Michael C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: East
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007045:Hysterectomy, Vaginal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*