Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2006
DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd004993.pub2
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Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions

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“…3 Since then only six RCTs have been published in the field. Consistent with the statement in the Cochrane Systematic Report 4 we find it reasonable to describe the number of published RCTs comparing SH and TH as 'relatively few'.…”
Section: Sirsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…3 Since then only six RCTs have been published in the field. Consistent with the statement in the Cochrane Systematic Report 4 we find it reasonable to describe the number of published RCTs comparing SH and TH as 'relatively few'.…”
Section: Sirsupporting
confidence: 84%
“…The supracervical hysterectomy removes only the uterus and leaves the cervix with the intention of preserving sexual, urinary, and bowel function. However, a Cochrane review 7 and professional committee opinion 8 on supracervical hysterectomy do not advocate this procedure over total hysterectomy based on the lack of data suggesting preserved sexual and urinary function along with the risk of postoperative symptoms related to the remaining cervical stump, such as vaginal bleeding and pelvic pain. While these are reported potential postoperative results, 9 long-term outcomes of laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) have demonstrated high patient satisfaction rates, because the cervical symptoms are temporary and of minimal severity when these symptoms occur.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Recent advances such as single-port-access laparoscopy techniques may reduce pain scores even further . The extent of surgery (subtotal vs total hysterectomy) does not seem to affect short-term or long-term recovery (Lethaby, 2006;Persson, 2010).…”
Section: Surgical Techniquementioning
confidence: 94%