HYSTERECTOMY

This study compares two surgical techniques for pelvic organ prolapse that keep the uterus in place: vaginal sacrospinous ligament fixation and laparoscopic uterosacral ligament suspension. Researchers followed 111 women for up to two years after surgery, checking both symptoms a…

This study tests whether structured education and weekly counseling sessions after a hysterectomy can help women feel less stressed, improve their quality of life, and strengthen their relationship with their partner. The trial involves 60 married women who have had a hysterectom…

This study compared two types of minimally invasive hysterectomy: vNOTES (done through the vagina) and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (done through small belly cuts). About 90 women having hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The goal was to see which method cau…

This study tested the safety and effectiveness of the DEXTER robotic system in 52 patients having a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and related surgery for non-cancerous conditions. The main goals were to see if the robotic procedure could be completed without switching to o…

This study tested a special stand that holds a tool used during hysterectomy, so a surgeon doesn't have to hold it manually. The goal was to see if it reduces the surgeon's fatigue. About 100 surgeries were included, with some using the stand and others having an assistant hold t…

This study looked at 670 women who had a hysterectomy to see if a spinal injection of morphine works better than morphine given through an IV for controlling pain. The goal was to reduce pain and the need for opioids after surgery. Researchers compared pain scores, side effects, …

This study tested a 4-week exercise program before surgery (prehabilitation) in 34 women with cervical cancer. The program included aerobic, resistance, and pelvic floor exercises. Results suggest it may improve pelvic floor strength and shorten hospital stays compared to standar…

This study compared two surgical techniques for removing the uterus (hysterectomy) due to non-cancerous conditions: the newer vNOTES method (done through the vagina) and standard laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). 145 women took part, and researchers tracked complications, pain, and …

This study tested whether structured sexual counseling (using the PLISSIT or BETTER model) could improve sexual function and quality of sexual life in women who had a hysterectomy. Fifty-two women with sexual concerns were randomly assigned to one of two counseling programs or a …

This study looked back at the medical records of 293 women who had surgery to remove uterine fibroids (myomectomy). The goal was to find out how often a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) was needed during the procedure and what complications occurred within 30 days after surge…

This study looked at 130 women having laparoscopic hysterectomy with same-day discharge. Half had an active voiding trial (catheter filled and removed) and half had a passive trial (catheter removed and waited to pee). The goal was to see which method gets patients home faster. T…