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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Surgery
A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a womans uterus, or womb. The womb is the area where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant.
Alternative Names
Vaginal hysterectomy; Abdominal hysterectomy; Supracervical hysterectomy; Radical hysterectomy; Removal of the uterus; Laparoscopic hysterectomy; Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy; LAVH; Total laparoscopic hysterectomy; TLH; Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy; Robotically assisted hysterectomy
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During a hysterectomy,...
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Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Surgery
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
HysterectomyHysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. The ovaries may also be removed, although this is not necessary for fibroid... Read more »
Laparoscopic Surgery
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Hysterectomy: Risks and Complications
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus or womb.Hysterectomy is a major surgery. There are life-threatening and non-life-threatening... Read more »
Uterine Fibroids and Hysterectomy: Complications
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Pelvic Exam and Medical HistorySome fibroids can be felt as lumps during a pelvic exam. During a pelvic exam, the doctor will also check for... Read more »
Gallbladder removal: laparoscopic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Laparoscopic gallbladder removal is surgery to remove the gallbladder using a medical device called a laparoscope. Alternative Names ... Read more »
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