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vaginal hysterectomy |
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hysterectomy /hys·ter·ec·to·my/ (-ek´tah-me) excision of the uterus. abdominal hysterectomy that performed through the abdominal wall. cesarean hysterectomy cesarean section followed by removal of the uterus. complete hysterectomy total h. partial hysterectomy subtotal h. radical hysterectomy excision of the uterus, upper vagina, and parametrium. subtotal hysterectomy that in which the cervix is left in place. total hysterectomy that in which the uterus and cervix are completely excised. vaginal hysterectomy that performed through the vagina.
vaginal hysterectomy Etymology: L, vagina, sheath; Gk, hystera, womb, ektomē, excision the surgical removal of the uterus through the vagina. vaginal hysterectomy Total vaginal hysterectomy Gynecology The excision of a uterus with benign disease or cervical CIS via an upper vaginal incision Pros Simple, easy, ↓ OR time, no visible scar. Cf Abdominal hysterectomy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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