ISSN:
1432-2218
Keywords:
Key words: Abdomen — Laparoscopy — Vagina — Hysterectomy — Salpingo-oophorectomy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Background: The abdominal route is the traditional method of performing hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. In a feasibility study, we compared a nonconventional (vaginal) route for bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy at the time of vaginal hysterectomy (VH + BSO) to similar forms of hysterectomy performed abdominally or with operative laparoscopy. Methods: Fifty-nine patients were subject to either total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH + BSO; n= 19), or laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (LAVH + BSO; n= 19) or VH + BSO (n= 21). Results: VH + BSO resulted in a shorter operating time compared to LAVH + BSO (p 〈 0.001), shorter hospital stay compared with TAH + BSO (p= 0.001), and quicker long-term recovery compared to the other two operations. Conclusion: This preliminary but significant study shows that the vaginal route for salpingo-oophorectomy at the time of vaginal hysterectomy is superior to other methods of hysterectomy. A randomized trial is needed to confirm these initial findings.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004649900926
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