Hysterectomy: Vaginal or total abdominal






E Hysterectomy: Vaginal or total abdominal




1. Introduction

    Hysterectomy is commonly performed to treat uncontrolled uterine bleeding, dysmenorrhea, uterine myoma, gynecologic cancer, adhesions, endometriosis, and pelvic relaxation syndrome. Frequently, laparoscopy is used; for ovarian cancer prophylaxis, a bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy may be performed as well.

2. Preoperative assessment
a) History and physical examination: As indicated by the patient’s history and medical condition

b) Patient preparation
(1) Laboratory tests: As indicated by the patient’s history and medical condition

(2) Diagnostic tests: As indicated by the patient’s history and medical condition

(3) Preoperative medications: Anxiolytics are given as indicated; consider prophylaxis for postoperative nausea and vomiting.

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Dec 2, 2016 | Posted by in ANESTHESIA | Comments Off on Hysterectomy: Vaginal or total abdominal

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