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Comparison of a re-analyzed vaginal hysterectomy to a classical one

Objective. To evaluate advantages of a re- analyzed vaginal hysterectomy (the ten-step vaginal hysterectomy -TSVH) as compared to a traditional technique of vaginal hysterectomy. Patients and methods. A prospective randomized study involving 66 patients was performed in the General Hospital of Pula. 46 operations were performed using the classical technique of vaginal hysterectomy (modified Heaney method) and 20 using the TSVH. Results. The results showed that the TSVH results in shorter operating time, shorter hospital stay, and significantly less need for analgesia compared to the Heaney method. Conclusion. The TSVH, which is a structured method based on the analysis of several possible surgical steps, seems to be simple to perform, teach and learn, and should be adopted for routine clinical use.

vaginal hysterectomy, ten-step vaginal hysterectomy, Heaney method, postoperative recovery

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