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Sexuality after laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy
B Ewert1, T Slangen, B van Herendael
1A. Z. Jan Palfijn, Lange Bremstraat, 70, 2170 Antwerp-Merksem, Belgium.
Study Objective:
The aim of the study is to assess the degree of satisfaction of patients with their operation comparing laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomies (LAVH) with the data available in the literature.
Design:
A questionnaire was sent to the patients approximately eight months after their operation (a minimum of six and a maximum of 24 months). The questionnaire was conceived to assess conflicting statements and to obtain objective data.
Setting:
All the operations were performed at the Jan Palfijin General Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.
Interventions:
Between January 1991 and December 1993, 116 LAVHs were performed.
Measurements And Main Results:
Fifty-three questionnaires were returned. From the patients returning their questionnaires, 98% prefer LAVH over abdominal hysterectomy because of the cosmetic results.
Conclusions:
The psychological and sexual reactions are determined solely by the patients' individual enlightenment.