title: Hysterectomy for Benign Conditions of the Uterus: Total Abdominal Hysterectomy.
abstract: Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecologic procedure. Although alternatives to hysterectomy result in fewer procedures performed annually, and the use of endoscopic techniques and vaginal hysterectomy have resulted in a lower percentage performed by the open abdominal route, certain pelvic disorders require abdominal hysterectomy. Preoperative evaluation with informed consent and surgical planning are essential to select appropriate candidates. Prophylactic antibiotics, thromboprophylaxis, attention to surgical technique, and enhanced recovery protocols should be used to provide optimal outcomes.
authors: Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University, 3333 Green Bay Road, North Chicago, IL 60064, USA. Electronic address: michael.moen@advocatehealth.com.
authors: Michael
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authors: Moen
mesh_terms: D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Abdominal hysterectomy; Postoperative care; Preoperative evaluation; Surgical technique