Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

This information has been prepared for women expecting a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy at Gold Coast Health. We may have already given you this information about this procedure during a prior visit to our service.

We understand this may have occurred some time ago, so we want to share this information again and at a time when it is possibly more relevant to you. With a focus on clarity and reliability, we aim to empower you with the knowledge you need to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.

Laparoscopic hysterectomies are considered a very safe procedure. As with all treatments, there are risks of complications that should be considered, and these can vary for individual circumstances.

This webpage contains a breakdown of the more frequently experienced side effects that may occur as a result of the proposed surgery, followed by the risks of possible complications.

Please discuss these risks with your doctor so you fully understand what they may be, and ensure they are written on the consent form before you sign it.

References

1. Pepin, K., Cook, E. F., & Cohen, S. L. (2020). Risk of complication at the time of laparoscopic hysterectomy - a prediction model built from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 223(4), 1-7. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2020.03.023
2. O'Hanlan, K. A., Dibble, S. L., Garnier, A.-C., & Reuland, M. L. (2007). Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Technique and Complications of 830 Cases. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, 45-53.
3. Louie, M., Strassle, P. D., Moulder, J. K., Dizon, M., Schiff, L. D., & Carey, E. T. (2018). Uterine weight and complications after abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, 219(5), 1-8. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2018.06.015
4. Liakakos, T., Thomakos, N., Fine, P. M., Dervenis, C., & Young, R. L. (2001). Peritoneal Adhesions: Etiology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical Significance. Digestive Surgery, 18(4), 260-273.
5. Dao, A., Darvish, R., Chapman, G., Slopnick, E., Pollard, R., & Sheyn, D. (2019). Evaluating the incidence of urinary tract infection after hysterectomy for benign conditions. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 26.