Advanced Medical Directive
CHANGE CHANGE CHANGE: Laparoscopic technology has been steadily improving allowing increasingly complex procedures. The “Minimally Invasive” surgical process involves operating inside the abdomen through very small incisions while watching a video monitor. The use of newer High-frequency sound or Tissue fusion devices has replaced the old laser technology for nearly all Laparoscopic surgeries. Usually, three tiny 5 mm incisions are made in the patient’s abdomen to accomplish a Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. The procedure involves removal of the uterus and tubes. The ovaries are usually left in place but may be removed for ovarian cancer risk, endometriosis or other specific reasons.
BENEFITS: most women experience less pain, shorter hospital stay, and quicker recovery time (just ten to fourteen days). Other interests include less risk of surgical complications, scar tissue and infection. Furthermore, there is better long-term support of the top of the vagina which may protect sexual health and allow earlier return to regular sexual activity. For obese patients, this approach may be better than the other options. The day after surgery most patients are up and dressed, eating their breakfast and preparing for dismissal. One of the common problems following total abdominal hysterectomy is vagina falling due to poor supports. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy preserves the pelvic floor supports.
CONCLUSION: Simply put, this Minimally Invasive procedure allows patients to return to their normal lives sooner. After this surgery, patients are generally sore and have a little difficulty getting up and down, but don’t feel marked pain. If they chose, women could usually return to work in two weeks (four to five weeks sooner than with abdominal hysterectomy), and this has a tremendous economic and personal impact.
TOTAL LAPAROSCOPIC HYSTERECTOMY