What is Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy?
An alternative to the Abdominal Hysterectomy is a new and innovative procedure and is performed in patients which would normally require an abdominal hysterectomy. With the help of slender laparoscopic cameras and instruments this state of the art procedure is possible. With this procedure the cervix will be preserved; 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. Supracervical hysterectomy surgery 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 supracervical hystere
