What is Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: 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.
| 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 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 2 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive sweating | 1 | |
| Female infertility | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Pelvic pain | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 35 |
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