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[Results from laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy in the Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, 1993-1997].
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1998 Aug 15; 142(33):1873-6.NT

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Evaluation of experience with laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH).

DESIGN

Retrospective review.

SETTING

Dept. of Gynaecology, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

Of 84 patients undergoing a LAVH instead of an abdominal hysterectomy in the period 1993-1997, data on indications for surgery, hospital stay and complications were analysed from the medical records.

RESULTS

Mean age was 45 years (range: 30-62). The most frequent indication was hypermenorrhoea (75; 89%). The mean duration of the operation was 87 min (range: 45-130). There was one conversion to laparotomy. Three times a major complication was seen: twice a bladder injury and once a major haemorrhage for which laparotomy was performed. Mean hospital stay was 6 days, in accordance with protocol.

CONCLUSION

LAVH offers a safe technique to convert some of the abdominal hysterectomies into vaginal ones. The higher costs of disposable equipment and increased operation time must be overcome by a shorter time in hospital and shorter convalescence time.

Authors+Show Affiliations

Prinsen AK
Ikazia Ziekenhuis, afd. Gynaecologie, Rotterdam.
Vierhout ME
No affiliation info available

MeSH

AdultEvaluation Studies as TopicFemaleHumansHysterectomy, VaginalLaparoscopyLeiomyomatosisLength of StayMenorrhagiaMiddle AgedNetherlandsPostoperative ComplicationsReoperationRetrospective StudiesTreatment Outcome

Pub Type(s)

English Abstract
Journal Article

Language

dut

PubMed ID

9856170

Citation

Prinsen, A K., and M E. Vierhout. "[Results From Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy in the Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, 1993-1997]." Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde, vol. 142, no. 33, 1998, pp. 1873-6.
Prinsen AK, Vierhout ME. [Results from laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy in the Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, 1993-1997]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1998;142(33):1873-6.
Prinsen, A. K., & Vierhout, M. E. (1998). [Results from laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy in the Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, 1993-1997]. Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde, 142(33), 1873-6.
Prinsen AK, Vierhout ME. [Results From Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy in the Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, 1993-1997]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 1998 Aug 15;142(33):1873-6. PubMed PMID: 9856170.
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TY - JOUR T1 - [Results from laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy in the Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, 1993-1997]. AU - Prinsen,A K, AU - Vierhout,M E, PY - 1998/12/18/pubmed PY - 1998/12/18/medline PY - 1998/12/18/entrez SP - 1873 EP - 6 JF - Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde JO - Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd VL - 142 IS - 33 N2 - OBJECTIVE: Evaluation of experience with laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). DESIGN: Retrospective review. SETTING: Dept. of Gynaecology, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Of 84 patients undergoing a LAVH instead of an abdominal hysterectomy in the period 1993-1997, data on indications for surgery, hospital stay and complications were analysed from the medical records. RESULTS: Mean age was 45 years (range: 30-62). The most frequent indication was hypermenorrhoea (75; 89%). The mean duration of the operation was 87 min (range: 45-130). There was one conversion to laparotomy. Three times a major complication was seen: twice a bladder injury and once a major haemorrhage for which laparotomy was performed. Mean hospital stay was 6 days, in accordance with protocol. CONCLUSION: LAVH offers a safe technique to convert some of the abdominal hysterectomies into vaginal ones. The higher costs of disposable equipment and increased operation time must be overcome by a shorter time in hospital and shorter convalescence time. SN - 0028-2162 UR - https://www.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/9856170/[Results_from_laparoscopically_assisted_vaginal_hysterectomy_in_the_Ikazia_Hospital_Rotterdam_1993_1997]_ DB - PRIME DP - Unbound Medicine ER -