Viewing Ovaries

My doctor told me that she can see my ovaries during a TVH without the use of laproscopic instrument.. that can actually see them with her eyes.... and determine if they look good......

How does she do that? just curious.....
How would she be able to see them in such a tight working space?

Hi ((kpolcyn)),
I have heard that the Ovaries are visable when a Hyst is performed via TVH...I am assuming because of their position in relation to the organs being removed < uterus & cervix >
I did find a link from our Resources where this is stated also:

Determining the Route and Method of Hysterectomy:

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In another study of 966 women undergoing hysterectomy, the ovaries were removed vaginally without laparoscopic assistance in more than 80% of the patients undergoing oophorectomy.23 These authors state that most ovaries are visible and accessible for transvaginal removal if they show some descent into the vagina when the infundibulopelvic ligament is stretched. Entire article can be accessed here: https://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/lin...n=jump&lid=891

There is some other links with info here:
https://www.hystersisters.com/vb2/lin...=browse&cid=20

The first one also has some excellent info regarding the various reasoning & determination methods of why certain routes are performed.
I hope this can help Good Luck..please keep us posted on how things are going for you...(((hugs)))

HI,

Thanks for the information.. I will look it up on the websites you listed...

I see you are from Nashville.. I am from Tullahoma, TN originally, but now live in northern VA outside of Washington D.C......

Thanks and lets keep in touch..

Kim

Your very welcome ((Kim))!!
Also, welcome to TN I've been to Tullahoma a few times to help out one of the company I works for stores....isnt that far!


((((hugs))))