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It seems that the first vaginal hysterectomy on a non- puerperal uterus was an unfortunate accident. Dr. G.B.Paletta of Milan carried out the operation on 13 April 1812 assisted by an eminent Milanese surgeon Dr. D.B. Monteggia. He intended to amputate what he thought was a cervical cancer,
In the following discourse, we attempt to contextualize the pioneering work of Ernst Wertheim and delineate the intricate history of the radical abdominal hysterectomy, highlighting along the way the major advances in the operations now routinely performed in operating suites worldwide.
Background: Laparoscopic hysterectomy, which is associated with well-documented benefits compared to an abdominal approach, should be the surgical treatment choice for certain gynaecological conditions.
Download PDF. Abstract. Until the late 1930s, the standard type of abdominal hysterectomy was subtotal, leaving the cervix behind to decrease the risk of peritonitis with its attendant high mortality.
27 lut 2022 · This chapter touches briefly on the history of this procedure, its present aspects and general advice for these women who may need a hysterectomy, and finally the direction of new...
7 wrz 2022 · This book presents a comprehensive overview of this surgery, including a brief history of the procedure, the different techniques used, how to choose the appropriate method, and potential complications.
In standardizing the radical abdominal hysterectomy, Wertheim took the first necessary step toward the development of a safe and fea-sible operation for the treatment of locally invasive cervical cancer—an undertaking equally rooted in surgical technique and management of operative morbidities. As the century progressed, availability of antibi-
