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Hysterectomy Type - Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal

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Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy

Definition: The laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove your uterus through the vagina using one or more small incisions in your belly. One incision is used for a camera which allows the surgical team to view inside your abdomen. The other incisions are used for tools needed to remove your uterus.

Acronym: LAVH

Description of procedure: During a LAVH, one ore more small cuts are made in the abdominal wall through which slender metal tubes called "trocars" are inserted to provide access for a laparoscope and other small surgical instruments. The laparoscope is like a tiny telescope with a camera attached to that provides a continuous image which is enlarged and projected onto a television screen.

Just like in a TAH or TVH , the uterus (including the cervix) is detached from the ligaments that attach it to other structures in the pelvis, and removed through a cut at the top of the vagina which is repaired with stitches.

Indications/contra-indications: Not all women are candidates for laparoscopic hysterectomies and the decision to use this method must be made on an individual basis.

Initial Recovery: Expect 4 to 6 weeks of recovery, with some lifting and straining restrictions that could extend beyond this period.

Details: For more details and definitions for laparoscopic hysterectomy, please visit here.

Hyster-Stories: To read hyster-stories about laparoscopic surgeries, visit the page here.

Videos: Watch HysterSisters videos on the different types of hysterectomies by clicking here.

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Lauren Streicher, M.D. Gynecologic Specialists of Northwestern, S.C 680 N. Lake Shore Dr., Suite 117 Chicago IL 60611 (312)654-1166	Megan Daw, M.D. Western Carolina Women's Specialty Center 2100 Ridgefield Blvd Asheville NC 28806 828-670-5665	James Kondrup, M.D. 161 Riverside Drive Suite 109 Binghamton NY 13905 607-770-7074
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Aileen Caceres, M.D. Center for Specialized Gynecology/Florida Hospital 410 Celebration Place, Suite 302 Celebration FL 34747 (407) 303-4573	Geoffrey Bowers, M.D. 834 Chestnut Street Suite 300 Philadelphia PA 19107 215-955-5000	Terry Grogg, M.D. 4461 S Broadway Suite 200 Suite 200 Grove City OH 43123 614-875-0444

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