Laparoscopic Hysterectomy With Prior Uterine Artery Ligation

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy With Prior Uterine Artery Ligation vs Conventional Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

A randomized controlled trial was done on 127 women planned for TLH, and divided into two groups; group A includes women that underwent conventional TLH, and group B includes women that underwent TLH with prior uterine artery ligation at its origin. Both grouped were compared regarding the blood loss, operation time, intraoperative complications and post-operative follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria: any benign uterine pathology such as:

• fibroid uterus
• endometrial hyperplasia with failed hormonal therapy
• DUB with failed medical and hormonal treatment
• uterine prolapse.

Exclusion Criteria:

• gynecologic malignancy
• presence of contraindications to laparoscopy.