Laparoscope-assisted vaginal hysterectomy for treatment of non-prolapsed uterus benign diseases:A report of 52 cases

Objective: To assess the value and safety of laparoscope assisted vaginal hysterectomy for normal-positioned uterus.Methods: The clinical data of 52 patients with normal positioned benign uterine diseases treated by laparoscope assisted vaginal hysterectomy(LAVH) were retrospectively reviewed and compared with those of 50 patients receiving total abdominal hysterectomy(TAH).Results: LAVH was accomplished with earlier anus exhaustion,shorter postoperative stay at hospital and less postoperative pain than the TAH(P<0.005-P<0.001).The incidence of vaginal stump polyps was lower than that by TAH(P<0.05),and there was no significant difference in operation duration and bleeding(P>0.05).Conclusions: LAVH is safe and feasible,possessing the advantages of both laparoscopic operation and colpohysterectomy.