Laparoscopic total hysterectomy: Effective solution to treat endometrial cancer

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The article is professionally consulted by doctors of obstetrics and gynecology, Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.

Laparoscopic total hysterectomy is an advanced method in the treatment of some gynecological diseases. The method completely solves the source of clinical symptoms, helping patients recover quickly.

1. What is a laparoscopic total hysterectomy?


Is a total hysterectomy by laparoscopic method, one of the common surgical procedures to remove the uterus with benign or malignant disease.
Laparoscopic total hysterectomy is an advanced technique that helps the patient recover quickly, leaving no bad scars on the abdominal wall. With a system of state-of-the-art medical equipment and a team of highly qualified doctors, Vinmec Ha Long Hospital has been receiving and handling many difficult and complicated cases.

2. To whom does total hysterectomy apply?

Total laparoscopic hysterectomy is applied to patients with uterine fibroids; uterine fibroids < 12 weeks gestation (5.4 grams); uterine fibroids cause pressure on other organs, causing many malignant complications, causing infertility, endometrial hyperplasia with no results, menorrhagia - heavy bleeding with ineffective internal treatment, cancer endometrial cancer, early stage cervical cancer, after egg abortion indicated hysterectomy.

3. Contraindications for laparoscopic hysterectomy


People with too large uterus, many adhesions due to old incisions many times or contraindications to laparoscopic surgery due to systemic diseases Endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer stage so late.

4. What are the advantages of laparoscopic total hysterectomy?


The method of laparoscopic total hysterectomy has the advantage of removing the entire tumor, completely solving the source of gynecological diseases. In addition, laparoscopic surgery helps reduce trauma, less bleeding, and is more aesthetic. Therefore, patients also recover faster after surgery compared to open surgery as before, less pain and early discharge from the hospital.
High aesthetic for the patient: Laparoscopy almost does not see the scar, only 3 holes in the trocar size 0.5cm, compared to open surgery with 10cm scar, leaving no bad scars on the abdominal wall
Less pain after Surgery: Patients have little pain or only mild pain on the first day, while open surgery pain 3-5 days.
Fast recovery: The patient can walk, eat normally the next day.
Short hospital stay: On average, laparoscopic surgery requires only 3 days of hospital stay compared to 5-7 days for open surgery.
Less expensive: Although the cost of laparoscopic surgery is higher than that of open surgery, the hospital stay is short, the drug is used less, and the recovery is quick, so the total cost of treatment is not high.

5. Implementation process (implementation steps)


Patient comes to check before surgery
Examination and testing: After examining and performing all necessary tests, the doctor can appoint surgery if the patient's condition is eligible and suitable. The patient is admitted to the Obstetrics Department and prepared surgery Surgery Follow-up and care after surgery. Discharge from hospital: If the patient's condition is stable and recovers well, he will be discharged as planned.

6. What is special about total hysterectomy at Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital?


About human resources : Experienced doctors in Obstetrics and Gynecology surgery. The doctors are all head of the department, experienced: Doctor Bach Cam An, Doctor Bui Minh Phuc, Doctor Nguyen Thanh Vinh, Doctor Le Thi Phuong ... Professional services: Modern disease prevention system, Comprehensive care, the hospital provides appropriate nutrition, rest, exercise, health education, each room is equipped with amenities, patient information is confidential Modern equipment system Vinmec Ha Long's Hybrid operating room is the most modern operating room system in the world today, integrating operating room and advanced imaging equipment (CT, MRI, ultrasound... ) helps reduce surgery time and bring efficiency to the patient. Surgery in the operating room Hybrid helps minimize the risk of hospital-acquired infections and complications during laparoscopic surgery, helping patients to have less trauma, quick recovery, very small scars, and especially superior safety compared to other surgical procedures. conventional open surgery.

Phòng mổ Hybrid của Vinmec Hạ Long
Phòng mổ Hybrid của Vinmec Hạ Long

Advanced technology: Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital is a prestigious address in the treatment of gynecological diseases in general. When performing the complete laparoscopic hysterectomy technique here, patients can use the most advanced equipment such as: Full HD laparoscopic gynecological surgery system; When the tumor is too large, there is a need to push the uterus to operate smoothly. In anesthesia resuscitation: Vinmec adheres to anesthesia protocols, anesthesia safety guidelines, anesthesia checklists for 100% of surgeries in order to minimize incidents and unwanted effects.

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