Laparascopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus with the help of an operating telescope called laparascope. This tiny surgical is inserted through a small surgical incision in the abdominal area, specifically the belly button or navel. Two or three incisions are made in the lower abdomen, each less than a quarter inch. The uterus is then ground into smaller pieces and removed through one of the small abdominal incisions or the uterus is removed as a whole through an incision made in the vagina.
However, risks go along with every surgical procedure, including laparascopic hysterectomy. Most of the risks involved with hysterectomy are possible regardless of how the uterus is removed. The following are some of the risks of laparascopic hysterectomy:
- bleeding
- infection
- damage to the nearby pelvic organs
- pain during sexual intercourse
- decreased sex drive
- early menopause when ovaries are removed
- increase risk of heart disease if ovaries are removed before menopause
- blood clots
- vaginal bleeding
A type of laparascopic surgery, which uses the aid of a robotic system, has become the center of attention in health professionals. The lack of robotic surgery training is believed to contribute to the problems. In fact, a surgeon was sued by a patient due to gross negligence.
References:
- nytimes.com/health/guides/surgery/hysterectomy/overview.html
- thewomens.org.au/totallaparoscopichysterectomy
- xnet.kp.org/misg/procedures/laparo_hysterectomy.html
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