Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of all or part of the uterus, or womb. Along with traditional methods, Academy Women’s Healthcare Associates performs a minimally invasive—or laparoscopic—hysterectomy. While all of our doctors are accomplished surgeons, four actually serve as instructors to the medical community for laparoscopic hysterectomy techniques.

A laparoscopic hysterectomy uses a thin, lighted, telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope along with small surgical instruments. These instruments are inserted through 3 to 4 tiny incisions in the navel and abdomen to detach and remove the uterus. There are different types of laparoscopic hysterectomies. Based upon your clinical need, your doctor might perform a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH), allowing you to keep your cervix, or a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH).

Unlike more traditional methods, laparoscopic hysterectomy usually requires only one day or less in the hospital and only six days of recovery time. Patients also experience less scarring and pain compared to other hysterectomy methods.

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