title: Total laparoscopic hysterectomy in the obese patient.
abstract: Obesity is a challenging health problem that affects surgical decision-making. Obesity has also been associated with an increase in the perioperative complication rate in open abdominal hysterectomy and can increase the level of difficulty in performing a vaginal hysterectomy. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a route that can offer advantages in obese patients including smaller incisions that are less likely to become infected as well as less post-operative pain and good visualization. With appropriate perioperative planning and techniques, excellent outcomes can be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida/ Morsani College of Medicine Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: Emad
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mikhail
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida/ Morsani College of Medicine Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Scott
authors.affiliation: Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology University of South Florida/Morsani College of Medicine Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: Anthony N
authors.initials: AN
authors.lastname: Imudia
authors.affiliation: USF Center for the Advancement of Minimally-Invasive Pelvic Surgery (CAMPS), USF Health Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS), University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Tampa, Florida.
authors.forename: Stuart
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hart