Hysterectomy

 

TheBasics

TYPES

• TAH:  total abdominal (removal of uterus and cervix via abdominal incision)
• SCH: supracervical or subtotal (TAH sparing the cervix)
• VH:  vaginal (removal of uterus and cervix through the vagina)
• LAVH: vaginal hysterectomy assisted by laparoscopy
• LH: laparoscopic (uterus and cervix dissected, ligated, removed by laparoscopy)
• Radical:  May include lymph nodes, upper vagina, and omentum
• Oophorectomy/salpino-oophorectomy: Removal of ovaries/ovaries and fallopian tubes

 

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RECOVERY PRECAUTIONS
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January 19, 2012
Laparoscopic Surgery & Malpractice Risk, Part 2: Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Kevin Giordano, Esq. and John O’Grady, MD, examine two laparoscopic hysterectomies that resulted in occult ureteric injury.Is it possible that the... More »
December 6, 2011
Does Hysterectomy Lead to Early Menopause?
According to some sources, there are as many as 600,000 hysterectomies performed annually in the US, making it the most common nonobstetrical surgical... More »
October 10, 2011
Vaginal Morcellation of Uterus in Single Port Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
This video illustrates a technique for removing a large uterus during a Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site (LESS)/ single incision laparoscopic surgery... More »
October 7, 2011
Hysterectomy Hype and Reality
I have been involved in learning about and helping to develop alternatives to hysterectomy for many years. I have been instrumental in refining the... More »
October 7, 2011
Alternatives to Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
The alternatives to total abdominal hysterectomy include denial of service, vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy,... More »
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WJSO | Abstract | A new case of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the cervix with prominent endometrial and myometrial involvement: Immunohistochemical and molecular study and review of the literature.
www.wjso.com - 1/11/12
Vaginal Stump Metastasis from Sigmoid Colon Cancer
content.karger.com - 1/4/12
VM -- Vaccination: A Victim of Its Own Success, Jan 12 ... Virtual Mentor
virtualmentor.ama-assn.org - 1/1/12
RB&E | Email to a friend | Evaluation of human first trimester decidual and telomerase-transformed endometrial stromal cells as model systems of in vitro decidualization
www.rbej.com - 12/7/11
British Journal of Cancer - Contribution of pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy with sentinel node biopsy in patients with IB2-IIB cervical cancer
www.nature.com - 12/6/11
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Endometriosis, Adhesions-Related Disorder or CAPPS? - hcp.obgyn.net
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The Relationship Between Placental Location and Fetal Gender (Ramzis Method) - hcp.obgyn.net
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Breast Health and Breast Care - hcp.obgyn.net
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Outpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy: evaluation of pain.
pubmed.gov - 10/11/11
Indication for laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
pubmed.gov - 10/11/11
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy and laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
pubmed.gov - 9/9/11
Female hormonal and reproductive factors and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma risk.
pubmed.gov - 11/28/11
Type II radical hysterectomy and adjuvant therapy for pelvic lymph node metastasis with stage IB-IIB cervical carcinoma: a retrospective study of 288 patients.
pubmed.gov - 10/1/11
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WJSO | Abstract | A new case of primary signet-ring cell carcinoma of the cervix with prominent endometrial and myometrial involvement: Immunohistochemical and molecular study and review of the literature.
www.wjso.com - 1/11/12
VM -- Vaccination: A Victim of Its Own Success, Jan 12 ... Virtual Mentor
virtualmentor.ama-assn.org - 1/1/12
RB&E | Comments | Evaluation of human first trimester decidual and telomerase-transformed endometrial stromal cells as model systems of in vitro decidualization
www.rbej.com - 12/7/11
British Journal of Cancer - Contribution of pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy with sentinel node biopsy in patients with IB2-IIB cervical cancer
www.nature.com - 12/6/11
Arch Surg -- Abstract: Appropriateness Criteria to Assess Variations in Surgical Procedure Use in the United States, December 2011, Lawson et al. 146 (12): 1433
archsurg.ama-assn.org - 12/1/11
Radiation Oncology | Full text | Endometrial cancer - reduce to the minimum. A new paradigm for adjuvant treatments?
www.ro-journal.com - 11/25/11
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FromPhysiciansPractice

Physicians Need to Balance Roles at Work Just Like at Home
Jennifer Frank, MD, February 21, 2012
Just like laundry duty and getting the kids dressed for their holiday concert, I take my primary-care responsibility very personally and very seriously.
Motivating and Engaging Your Medical Practice Staff
P.J. Cloud-Moulds, February 18, 2012
Providing autonomy and support will motivate your staff in helping you reach your medical practice goals.
Video: EHR User Satisfaction
Aubrey Westgate, February 17, 2012
Family physician Kenneth Adler, a presenter at the HIMSS12 Conference in Las Vegas, provides a look at national EHR user satisfaction rates.
Understanding Physician Assistant Reimbursement
Stephen Hanson, PA-C, February 17, 2012
Appropriate and fair reimbursement for the work physician assistants do in medicine is a priority.
Five Tips to Better Manage Your Revenue Cycle
Owen Dahl, February 14, 2012
It is vital that practices have systematic ways to address patient collections; the following strategies can help your practice collect all that it is due.

PatientResources

Hysterectomy
Medline Plus (National Institutes of Health)

 

Hysterectomy: Frequently Asked Questions
Office on Womens Health (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

 

Abdominal Hysterectomy
Mayo Clinic


Vaginal Hysterectomy
Mayo Clinic
 

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