2. Definition and types
Def - the operation of removal of uterus -hysterectomy.
Uterus is removed abdominally –abdominal hysterectomy.
Types-5
1)Total hysterectomy- removal of entire uterus.
2) Subtotal- removal of the body or corpus leaving behind the cervix.
3) Pan-hysterectomy- removal of entire uterus along with removal of tubes
and both ovaries . Also known as bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.
4) Extended hysterectomy - pan-hysterectomy with removal of cuff of vagina
5)Radical hysterectomy - removal of entire uterus, along with removal of
tubes ovaries upper 1/3rd of vagina ,adjacent parametrium, and draining
lymph nodes of the cervix.
4. Pre-operative procedures
Pre-operative evaluation –detailed history- general ,medical, surgical
Physical and systemic examination
Routine Investigations- blood –CBC ,Blood group ,cross matching ,BSL ,LFT
,RFT .
Urine test –routine microscopic
Chest X-ray and ECG
2Decho and coagulation profile if necessary according to systemic disease
investigation done.
Serology-HIV ,HBsAG
Anaesthesia review or fitness.
5. Pre-operative procedures
Pre-operative councelling
Informed written consent
Diet –light diet is given in the previous night. NBM at least 8hr prior to
surgery.
Bowel preparation – Enema is given in the previous night.
Night sedation –for good sleep at previous night.
Part preparation-shaving the operative area.
Pre-operative medication- antibiotics-to minimise infection and maintain
adequate tissue level of antibiotics for duration of operation. Mostly broad
spectrum antibiotics used.
6. Pre-operative procedures
IV Fluids-RL
The patient is brought into the operating room and placed in the supine
position on the operating table.
The parts (abdomen in abdominal hysterectomy , vagina and perineum in
case of vaginal hysterectomy) are prepared with antiseptic solutions and a
Foleys catheter is inserted.
position - supine on the operative table
Anaesthesia-spinal anaesthesia
Painting done with povidion iodide solution and sterile drapes are applied.
Incision - low transverse incision; most gynaecologists prefer a Pfannenstiel
incision , a midline incision generally is done if malignant disease is present or
exposure to the upper abdomen may be required.
7. Operative procedure
Abdomen opened layer wise i.e. skin ,superficial fascia ,deep fascia , rectus
sheath ,rectus muscle, peritoneum . Once the abdomen is opened, the pelvic
pathology is carefully evaluated and the abdomen explored.
After the abdomen has been explored, a slight Trendelenburg position should
be requested, a self-retaining retractor placed, and the bowel packed
superiorly to afford good exposure of the pelvis.
The round ligaments and utero-ovarian ligaments are grasped on each side
with a Kocher clamp, elevating the uterus out of the pelvis. Clamping the
round ligament.
9. If ovaries are to be removed ,paired clamp are placed in infundibulo -pelvic
ligament. A window is created in brad ligament medial to IP ligament.tissues in
between cut and replaced by transfixed sutures.
10. When the ovary is to be conserved, a peritoneal window is made above
the ureter and the tube and utero-ovarian ligament are clamped ,cut and
replaced with transfixed suture.(at cornue of uterus include tubes
mesoslpings ovarian ligament)
11. Loose peritoneum of the uterovesical fold is cut and extended from one
devidedd round ligament to other. The bladder push downward and gauze
added. To minimise injury.
12. Paired clamp placed on uterine artery at the level of internal os.
ligament.tissues in between cut and replaced by transfixed sutures.
13. Uterus pulled forward to make uterosacral ligament prominent. Clamp placed
over uterosacral ligaments close to cervix.ligamets cut .the peritoneum in
between ligament dissected down. And clapms replaced by sutures.clamps are
placed close to cervix on paracervical tissue containg cervical arter ,cut and
transfixed.
14. Vault of vagina is opened by stab incision .Edges of vaginal vault
are grasped with allies forceps and transfixed .
16. Post operative care
First 24hr-
Monitoring- P, BP, input-output ,bleeding,AG ,IV Fluids
Early mobilisation-leg movement to avoid DVT
BT if required
Pain control-NSAID
Antibiotics
Bladder care
Bowel care
Diet-NBM max-6-8hr .-oral liquid- soft diet-regular diet