Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy in a community hospital.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact and value of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) in a community hospital. STUDY DESIGN: Recording and evaluating various clinical parameters related to LAVH. RESULTS: Our experience with 180 procedures confirmed that this procedure can be performed safely and effectively in a remote setting. The benefits are high patient acceptance, higher rate of vaginal as opposed to abdominal hysterectomies, less pain, shorter hospital stay and earlier return to daily activities. CONCLUSION: LAVH in a community hospital fills a need in gynecologic surgery.
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