Vaginal hysterectomy is the optimal route as determined by Cochrane and ACOG. Why are fewer and fewer being performed? This lecture will review the challenges of performing vaginal hysterectomy and provide new technology solutions for many of those challenges. Video will illustrate the main points for addressing uterine volume reduction and access to the anterior cul de sac.
Objectives:
Describe optimal approach for hysterectomy
Demonstrate techniques for vaginal hysterectomy
Discuss common contraindications to vaginal hysterectomy
Describe approaches to facilitate a vaginal approach in challenging cases
Describe how to avoid complications
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