PFD Week 2016-Vaginal Hysterectomy and Uterosacral Ligament Colpopexy: A View from Above

Vaginal Hysterectomy and Uterosacral Ligament Colpopexy: A View from Above

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This video aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of vaginal hysterectomy, vaginal salpingo-oophorectomy, and uterus sacral ligament colpopexy procedures. The video showcases the key steps from both the vaginal and abdominal perspectives to enhance viewers' grasp of the spatial anatomy involved. Vaginal hysterectomy is highlighted as the oldest and least invasive technique, offering advantages such as shorter recovery, fewer complications, lower costs, and improved cosmetic results. The video also covers important aspects like pelvic ureter location, bladder reflection, dissection of the bladder and vesicouterine peritoneum, and ligation of ligaments and vessels. The final steps involve performing uterus sacral ligament colpopexy and closing the vaginal cuff. No credits were granted in the transcript.

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Lauren Siff, MD

Keywords

vaginal hysterectomy

vaginal salpingo-oophorectomy

uterus sacral ligament colpopexy

spatial anatomy

pelvic ureter location