Alternative to Hysterectomy

This new and innovative procedure laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is an alternative to hysterectomy. With the help of slender laparoscopic cameras and instruments this state of the art procedure is possible.

This procedure will preserve the cervix; therefore, it is important to make sure that the cervix is not or has not been diseased. With the preservation of the cervix and the connective tissue around it, the integrity of the pelvic support structures will be preserved and there will be less likelihood of prolapse or relaxation of the structures.

Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy surgery, an alternative to hysterectomy, is performed under general anesthesia. An instrument is initially placed in the uterus through the vagina which will allow us to move the uterus around for better visualization. With the help of the specialized instruments the abdominal cavity is filled with CO2 gas, which is safe for the patients.

Thereafter, the laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy cameras and instruments are introduced into the abdominal cavity. With the help of sharp and blunt dissection and specific coagulation instruments, the tissues will be released from their blood supply. Once the major uterine blood supplies have been cut off, the uterus will be separated from the cervical stump. The cervical opening will be coagulated, to avoid future bleeding.

Additional sutures are placed on and around the cervical stump to improve the support structures of the pelvis and avoid future prolapse. Thereafter, the uterus with or without the tubes and ovaries will be extracted through the small incisions via an instrument which allows the doctor to morcellate or cut up the tissues in small pieces. All the tissues will be evaluated by pathology doctors to rule out abnormalities.

Most patients will leave the hospital the next day and are able to return to work and normal activity within 1-2 weeks.

We have been performing laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, an alternative to hysterectomy since 1992. With the advancement of the instruments she has been performing the innovative alternative to hysterectomy; laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy since the year 2000. For more information on an alternative to hysterectomy, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Armity.

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