Morcellation of fibroids is commonly done during laparoscopic hysterectomy to aid in removal of a large amount of tissue through a small surgical port … [Read more...]
Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome
Fitz Hugh Curtis syndrome is a sequela of pelvic infection Pathophysiology of Fitz Hugh Curtis Syndrome 1) in women, fibrous adhesions running … [Read more...]
Tubal Ligation – Laparoscopic Silastic Band Technique
Surgical Details of Tubal Ligation In tubal ligation: 1. The patient is placed supine on the operating table with legs placed in stirrups … [Read more...]
Salpingo-Oopherectomy (Fallopian Tube and Ovary Removal)
Open technique When this procedure is performed using an open technique it is most commonly performed in association with total abdominal … [Read more...]
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
Open Technique for Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Surgical Details of Procedure of Total Abdominal Hysterectomy 1. A lower midline incision is made … [Read more...]
Cesarean (Caesarean) Section
Surgical Details of Procedure 1. A transverse (side to side) skin incision is made at the level of the pubic bone with a No. 10 scalpel. A midline … [Read more...]
Queen Victoria’s Labor Anesthesia
In the spring of 1853 Queen Victoria was 34 years old and pregnant with her fourth child. Her first three children had been born at Buckingham Palace … [Read more...]