All News

Abdominal hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and cervix through a large abdominal incision) is what people traditionally think of when they refer to a hysterectomy. However, with the development of advanced techniques and surgical equipment, less invasive hysterectomy options are readily available by selectively trained surgeons.

What type of hysterectomy do you suggest for my condition? Is it minimally invasive or an abdominal hysterectomy?

Dr. William von Almen, M.D., FACOG is an experienced minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon who has been in private practice for 28 years.

Finding a qualified surgeon can be difficult; to help you, most professional societies offer a 'Physician Finder' feature

In the following narrated Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy video, Dr. Donald Debrakeleer demonstrates his technique, his preferred patient prep method and his port placement.

Dr. Francois Blaudeau demonstrates an access and port placement technique in a Laparo-Endoscopic Single Site Surgery (LESS) LSH using the TriPort and the EndoEYE camera.

In the following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Dr. Charles Koh of the Milwaukee Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery shares pointers on how to perform the operation more safely and more predictably.

In the following Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Dr. Howard Hall, Morganton, N.C. is utilizing the PKS Cutting Forceps for transection of the large infundibular pelvic ligaments along with dissection, grasping, and coagulation during the procedure.

OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Book StoreFor Medical Professionals & Women

OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Book StoreFor Medical Professionals & Women

Questions answered by Harvey S. Marchbein, MD

Questions answered by Ronald Barentsen, Md PhD

Questions answered by Ronald T. Ackerman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.

Questions answered by Harvey Marchbein, MD

Questions answered by Harvey S. Marchbein, MD

Questions answered by Harvey S. Marchbein, MD

Questions answered by Harvey S. Marchbein, MD

Question answered by Michael Kleerekoper, M.B., B.S.