Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a surgery where the uterus and cervix are eliminated using laparoscopic surgery. At times, ovaries and fallopian cylinders may likewise be taken out. However, removal of ovaries might result in the start of menopause. Often this procedure is combined with other surgeries like removal of pelvic lymph nodes or repair of prolapse.

What is the procedure for TLH surgery?

During a TLH, the surgeon typically detaches the uterus from its supporting structures, such as ligaments and blood vessels, and removes it through one of the small incisions. The procedure may also involve removing the cervix (total laparoscopic hysterectomy) or preserving it (subtotal laparoscopic hysterectomy), depending on the specific circumstances and patient's needs.

Recovery

You will be taken to the recovery room and monitored for a short time frame before going to the observation unit.

Contingent upon the length of your surgery, you will be unable to eat or drink anything until the next morning or you will be started on a liquid diet. At the point when you are feeling better you might get back to a regular diet.

You might have cramping, feel bloated, or shoulder pain.

You might have a scratchy or sore throat from the tube utilized for your anesthesia.

You will:

  1. Be given meds for pain and nausea if necessary.
  2. Have the tube in your bladder eliminated in recovery room.
  3. Have the compression stockings on your legs to further enhance your circulation.
  4. Be restarted on your routine meds
  5. Be given a small plastic device at your bedside to assist with expanding your lungs after surgery.
  6. Start walking as quickly as possible after the surgery to help healing and recovery.
  7. Remain in the hospital for 23 hours.

Advantages of TLH

TLH offers several advantages over traditional open hysterectomy, including:

  1. Smaller incisions: The procedure is minimally invasive, resulting in smaller incisions compared to open surgery. This can lead to reduced scarring and less postoperative pain.
  2. Quicker recovery: Patients generally experience shorter hospital stays and faster recovery times compared to open hysterectomy. They may return to normal activities sooner.
  3. Reduced blood loss: Laparoscopic techniques allow for better visualization and precise control of blood vessels, resulting in reduced blood loss during the procedure.
  4. Lower risk of infection: With smaller incisions, the risk of surgical site infections is generally lower compared to open surgery.

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