Hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disorders

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Pier Giorgio Crosignani Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.

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Giorgio Aimi Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.

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Paolo Vercellini Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.Correspondence[email protected]

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Michele Meschia Dr Crosignani is professor of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Aimi is a resident in obstetrics and gynecology, Dr Vercellini is assistant professor, and Dr Meschia is a clinical associate, the Luigi Mangialli Clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Milan, Italy.

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Controversy continues to swirl around hysterectomy—particularly about when and why it is appropriate for benign disorders. In the United States, one woman in three undergoes hysterectomy by age 65. The rate in the European Union nations ranges from 6% to 20%. In this review, the most recent epidemiologic data on hysterectomy are summarized, and the generally accepted indications for this procedure for benign gynecologic diseases are presented and discussed.

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