Abstract
Prophylactic salpingectomy at the time of hysterectomy has been recommended for women at average risk for ovarian cancer. Vaginal hysterectomy is considered the preferred approach to a benign hysterectomy, and adnexectomy should not be considered a contraindication to this approach. This paper with accompanying video describes and demonstrates the round ligament technique and use of a vessel-sealing device to facilitate removal of the entire fallopian tube at the time of vaginal hysterectomy.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1084-1087 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2015 |
Keywords
- Round-ligament technique
- Salpingectomy
- Vagina
- Vaginal hysterectomy
- Vessel-sealing device
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology