Current Role of Hysterectomy in Pelvic Floor Surgery: Time for Reappraisal? A Review of Current Literature and Expert Discussion

Biomed Res Int. 2021 Jul 6:2021:9934486. doi: 10.1155/2021/9934486. eCollection 2021.

Abstract

Since hysterectomy could be performed with low risk, it has been part of the standard of surgical prolapse therapy for decades. This has not been scrutinized for a long time. In this review, we describe the development of this issue in recent years. The current literature suggests that hysterectomy requires its own indication. The article describes the various options for a uterine-preserving surgical technique and the available data.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysterectomy*
  • Laparoscopy
  • Pelvic Floor / surgery*
  • Vagina / surgery