Vaginal transluminal endoscopic hysterectomy and adnexal surgery for benign gynaecological conditions
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Hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus, also called the womb) is a treatment for gynaecological conditions, including benign (non-cancerous) conditions such as chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods, fibroids or uterine prolapse. Adnexal surgery (removing organs around the uterus, such as the fallopian tubes and ovaries) may also be done.
Vaginal transluminal endoscopic surgery is a way of doing hysterectomies and adnexal surgery. In this procedure, an endoscope (a thin tube with a camera on the end) is passed through a small cut in the vagina (transluminal). The uterus, and sometimes the fallopian tubes and ovaries, are then removed through the vagina. The aim is to treat the gynaecological condition. Also, compared with conventional hysterectomy, this procedure aims to avoid scarring on the abdomen and to reduce hospital stay, recovery time, and pain and blood loss after surgery.
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