Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus and cervix through small incisions in the abdomen, using a laparoscope (a thin camera) and specialized instruments. It involves making small incisions in the abdomen to insert a laparoscope and surgical instruments, allowing the surgeon to perform the procedure while viewing the pelvic organs on a monitor.
TLH is performed for various benign or malignant conditions, including:
Key aspects of TLH:
TLH is considered a minimally invasive approach, which typically results in less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open abdominal hysterectomy
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia. A laparoscope (a thin, telescope-like instrument) is inserted through a small incision near the navel, allowing the surgeon to visualize the pelvic organs on a video monitor. Additional small incisions are made for surgical instruments. The uterus and cervix are then carefully detached and removed, either vaginally or through morcellation (fragmentation).