Is laparoscopic Supracervical hysterectomy?

A laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a woman’s uterus, but not the cervix, is removed using a technique that involves several small abdominal incisions.

What does a Supracervical hysterectomy mean?

A supracervical hysterectomy is the removal of the upper part of the uterus leaving the cervix behind. A total hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix. A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingo) and ovaries (oophor).

What are the benefits of having a Supracervical hysterectomy?

The advantages of a LSH (in comparison to a TLH) are:

• Leaving the cervix intact maintains normal anatomical support of the pelvis.
• Leaving the cervix intact helps preserve sexual function.
• Leaving the cervix intact allows for a quicker postoperative recovery in comparison to the total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH).

What kind of surgery is a supracervical hysterectomy?

Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy A laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a woman’s uterus, but not the cervix, is removed using a technique that involves several small abdominal incisions.

How is the uterus removed in a laparoscopic hysterectomy?

A laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is a minimally invasive procedure in which a woman’s uterus, but not the cervix, is removed using a technique that involves several small abdominal incisions.

Are there any limitations to a laparoscopic hysterectomy?

Limitations to the laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy: Although most hysterectomies can be performed laparoscopically, there are some limitations. For instance, if the size of the uterus is greater than 22 weeks in size, the fundus (the top) of the uterus reaches above the level of the umbilicus (belly button).

Can a woman have a laparoscopic hysterectomy with abnormal bleeding?

With abnormal bleeding, many women are opting to undergo a procedure known as laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy. As a procedure that does not require an extensive invasive surgical process, many women are finding abnormal bleeding and associated gynecological complications are well controlled and resolved with this procedure.