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Study indicates vaginal procedure can be quicker, simpler to perform.(hysterectomy)
2002 NOV 14 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- Vaginal hysterectomy using a device called an endocutter, which staples and cuts tissue simultaneously, reduces operative time compared with traditional suturing techniques, according to a head-to-head study published in the Journal of Pelvic Surgery.
According to the study results:
* Use of the endocutter significantly reduced overall operative time for vaginal hysterectomy from 49 minutes to 34 minutes (p
* Operative time was reduced for removal of the uterus (p
* No significant differences in postoperative complications or length of hospital stay were seen.
"Now that evidence shows the endocutter simplifies and reduces the time it takes to perform vaginal hysterectomies, surgeons will be encouraged to begin using the vaginal technique over traditional abdominal hysterectomy," said Dr. S. Robert Kovac, the lead author of the study, and John D. Thompson Professor of Gynecologic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, who has performed more than 10,000 hysterectomies. "Greater adoption of the vaginal hysterectomy is great news for women who may need a hysterectomy because the pain, scarring, and recovery is greatly reduced with the minimally invasive vaginal technique compared ...
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