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Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Exactly what do I want to learn about robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy?

Robot-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy (RH) will be operation to remove your uterus and cervix by means of a machine controlled by your physician. Your ovaries, fallopian tubes cells, a few lymph nodes, and the peak of one`s vagina may be removed. Once RH, you will not be able to become pregnant. When your ovaries are not removed, you will go through menopause.

How Can I Get Ready RH?

Your physician will talk to you on how to plan operation. He may tell you never to eat or drink anything after midnight the day of your operation. He will tell you what drugs you can or cannot take on the afternoon of your operation. You may be given medicine to beverage or an enema to empty your bowel before surgery. An enema is liquid put into your rectum.

What will happen through RH?

You`ll receive general anesthesia to help keep you asleep during operation. One or more incisions will be made in your abdomen. Your physician will use the arms to place other tools in your abdomen and a laparoscope through the incisions. A laparoscope is a thin tube with a light and camera on the end. Your physician will put carbon dioxide so he is able to see the area . He will utilize the machine to check in your abdomen and direct the arms. He will use the various tools attached to eliminate your uterus, cervix, or other cells. These cells are removed through the incisions in your abdomen or during your vagina. The incisions will be closed with stitches.

Which are the Dangers of RH?

• You will bleed a lot more than expected or get an infection. Intestines, ureters, or your liver could be clipped throughout operation. A hernia can be developed by you. You may need. Your stitches will come.
• Fistulas (openings) can form between the uterus and bladder. You may have problems urinating for a period of time. If nerves are damaged problems with urination may occur. You may need another operation to take care of these problems. You may get a blood clot in your leg. This could become lethal.

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Further advice

Always consult your physician to make sure the information applies to your circumstances.