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List advantages to vaginal hysterectomy (over abdominal hysterectomy)
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reduced overall morbidity
fewer postoperative complications faster recovery time |
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According to trials reviewed by the SOGC guideline, is sexual function decreased in women having the cervix removed at time of hysterectomy compared to those with it left intact?
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No
Sexual function/behaviour is equivalent, and improved no matter what procedure is performed. |
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True or False:
Urinary tract dysfunction is improved in those undergoing subtotal hysterectomy versus total (abdominal) |
False
(according to studies reviewed by the SOGC for the guideline, there is no difference and no reasont to recommend one approach over the other) |
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Can subtotal abdominal hysterectomy be recommended over TAH for lower perioperative morbidity?
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No - they are similar and according to SOGC should not be recommended based on this
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What appears to be slightly reduced in SCH versus TAH?
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operating time (~15min)
hospital stay |
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How many women will still experience cyclical vaginal bleeding if the cervix is left intact with SCH versus TAH?
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<=25%
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Is cervical cytologic screening recommended following SCH?
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Yes
Older studies suggest 0.3-3% of women with SCH will go on to develop cervical cancer |
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Has removal of the cervix at hysterectomy been shown to benefit those with previous or known abnormal cytology?
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Yes
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