Proposed classification of hysterectomies involving laparoscopy

Single-Field Sterile Scrub, Preparation, and Dwell for Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

“…Type VII total laparoscopic hysterectomy, an abdominal hysterectomy in which all surgical dissections, ligations, and sutures are completed through the sheath [1], has also been classified as a clean-contaminated procedure. However, potential for contamination is greater because total laparoscopic hysterectomy begins with placement of uterine manipulators and urethral catheters, is continued through trocars in the abdominal field, may involve manipulation of the urethral catheter or uterine manipulators, and ends with colpotomy, which is then sutured closed [2].…”

Intraoperative Management And Urinary System Complications During Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

“…Laparoscopic procedure is an alternative due to difficulties of total abdominal hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy. Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) procedure includes; surgery dissection, ligation, suturation, trocar insertion and suturing of the vaginal cuff (1) . The advantages of laparoscopic hysterectomy are less infection, less blood loss, shorter hospitalization and earlier return to work (2) .…”

Laparoscopic type 7 total hysterectomy and adnexectomy with or without Burch colposuspension: operative technique with the LigaSure device and results

“…Type 7 total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) is a procedure in which surgical dissection, blood vessel closure, suture placement and vaginal cuff closure are all performed through the trocars [7]. The procedure requires a high degree of experience with laparoscopic techniques.…”