Laparoscopic procedures are known for their precision and use of small incisions, which can lead to reduced intraoperative bleeding compared to vaginal hysterectomy. Patients who undergo laparoscopic ...

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. This may be used to treat women with various conditions including chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods, fibroids, or cancer of the uterus or the ...

New data suggested that laparoscopic radical hysterectomy that uses modified tumor-free (MTF) techniques can improve outcomes for patients with early-stage cervical cancer. An editorialist, however, ...

April 7, 2011 — Obesity may increase the risks of bleeding and infections after abdominal hysterectomy, but a body mass index (BMI) below 20 kg/m 2 also seems to increase the risks of bleeding and ...

After five years and eight doctors’ opinions, I finally found a surgeon who said she could remove my problematic uterus using keyhole surgery. At 1.3kg (2.9 pounds), my uterus, which typically ...

How does 18f-FDG PET-CT scan affect clinical judgment and change treatment decisions in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer? Background: To investigate the cost-effectiveness in early stage ...

Study is in %27Journal of the American Medical Association%27 Robotic hysterectomies averaged %242%2C200 more than laparoscopic Accompanying editorial suggests ...

UnitedHealthcare is placing new restrictions on certain types of hysterectomy, which is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States. The nation's largest insurer says ...