Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: report on 32 initial cases

Techniques for laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy are being developed in the hope that these new techniques will improve patient care. This article reviews the initial experience of the author with the Endo-GIA stapling device in performing laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. The results showed this technique to be an attractive alternative to the traditional abdominal approach.