Supravaginal hysterectomy—a less invasive procedure

Summary

A partial hysterectomy technique is described which aims to reduce tissue trauma and speed recovery. The first 50 women who underwent this supravaginal hysterectomy were compared with 50 who had a routine total abdominal hysterectomy. The groups were not allocated at random. The supravaginal hysterectomy involved shorter operating time (45 minutes versus 57 minutes mean), and a shorter stay in hospital. Although no differences in urinary symptoms were noted, sexual satisfaction following the supravaginal procedure was found to be more than after the total abdominal hysterectomy.