What is Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)?
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TYPES:Generic: Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy uses laparoscopy to visualize the uterus. Ligaments that support the uterus are cut using instruments inserted through the laparoscope and the uterus is removed vaginally. LAVH is associated with a much shorter recovery time than abdominal hysterectomy.
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How do members experience Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chronic pelvic pain syndrome | 7 | 1 | |
| Uterine fibroids | 4 | 1 | |
| Adenomyosis | 3 | 1 | |
| Prolapsed uterus | 3 | 1 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive sweating | 1 | |
| Female infertility | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pelvic pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
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