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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

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Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical technique for removal of the uterus. It is more commonly performed than the vaginal hysterectomy. The laparoscopic approach has better outcomes compared with an abdominal hysterectomy. Laparoscopic hysterectomy can be used for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, pelvic pain, and premalignant and malignant gynecologic conditions involving the uterus. Alternatives to hysterectomy should always be discussed when possible and appropriate. The appropriate selection for a laparoscopic hysterectomy is largely based on the surgeon’s experience and skill and the preference of the patient.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, USA

    Alexander Chiang, Steve Yu & William Parker

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    Donna Shoupe

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Chiang, A., Yu, S., Parker, W. (2017). Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. In: Shoupe, D. (eds) Handbook of Gynecology. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-17002-2_83-1

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