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Hysterectomy is a common gynecologic surgery for benign conditions. This review covers traditional hysterectomy methods and newer, uterus-preserving alternatives, highlighting promising results.

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Area of Science:

  • Gynecology
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Hysterectomy is the most frequent gynecologic operation.
  • It is performed for malignant and benign conditions like fibroids, adenomyosis, and bleeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review all existing hysterectomy techniques for benign conditions.
  • To explore alternative uterus-preserving methods.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established hysterectomy approaches: abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic (LAVH, TLH, STLH).
  • Examination of novel, uterus-sparing alternatives utilizing modern technologies.

Main Results:

  • Various hysterectomy techniques exist for benign gynecologic issues.
  • Emerging alternatives offer promising, comparable results to hysterectomy.

Conclusions:

  • This review provides a comprehensive overview of hysterectomy options.
  • Uterus-preserving techniques are advancing and show comparable efficacy.