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Minilaparotomy hysterectomy.
- Source :
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American journal of obstetrics and gynecology [Am J Obstet Gynecol] 1998 Aug; Vol. 179 (2), pp. 316-20. - Publication Year :
- 1998
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Abstract
- Objective: This article reports our experience with minilaparotomy hysterectomy.<br />Study Design: Minilaparotomy was defined as a skin incision < or = 6 cm in length. From January 1, 1996, to June 30, 1997, data were collected on all patients who underwent hysterectomy by means of a minilaparotomy.<br />Results: During the study a total of 250 hysterectomies were performed. Twenty-six of those were performed by means of a minilaparotomy. The mean age of the patients was 54 years. Seven had endometrial cancer and 8 had an adnexal mass. In 1 patient the incision was extended for staging of an ovarian cancer. The only intraoperative complication was rupture of a 6-cm ovarian tumor. After operation, 2 patients had febrile morbidity, 1 had a prolonged ileus, and in 1 atrial fibrillation developed. The mean uterine weight was 123 g. Median day of Foley catheter removal and mean day of ambulation, regular diet, and discharge were 1 day, 1.2 days, 2.4 days, and 3.4 days, respectively.<br />Conclusion: Minilaparotomy is a safe and feasible route of hysterectomy for a selected group of patients.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0002-9378
- Volume :
- 179
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 9731832
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/s0002-9378(98)70358-8