Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Surgeon Makes the Case (podcast)

Open surgery is still the most common way to perform a hysterectomy, even though minimally invasive approaches could be used in most cases. In this podcast, Dr. Robert Darrow of Dallas, TX discusses:

Open surgery is still the most common way to perform a hysterectomy, even though minimally invasive approaches could be used in most cases. In this podcast, Dr. Robert Darrow of Dallas, TX discusses:

• Why open hysterectomies remain so common
• Impact on patient experience and outcomes
• Economic consequences for patients, employers and health plans
• The variety of laparoscopic techniques, including single port
• The role of the American Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery
• How various surgeons in Dallas are working together on this topic

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