Laboratory Medicine
Laboratory Medicine Summary
The morning after surgery, mothers usually have blood drawn for a complete blood cell count and basic metabolic panel to assess for anemia, electrolyte disturbances, and kidney function.
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Vaginal birth after cesarean delivery rates.
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The female reproductive organs.
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The uterine blood supply.
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Fibroid uterus. (Photo courtesy of M Behera, MD.)
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cesarean hysterectomy is planned, the best abdominal entry technique is via midline vertical incision
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Anterior rectus sheath separation.
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bilateral uterine artery ligation
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To begin the standard hysterectomy, the round ligament is identified, clamped (Kocher, Kelly, Heaney clamps), divided, suture ligated, and suspended for traction
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The utero-ovarian ligament and fallopian tube are clamped and cut bilaterally.
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The bladder is dissected sharply from the lower uterine segment.
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The uterine artery and veins on either side are doubly clamped immediately adjusted to the uterus and divided.
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cardinal and uterosacral ligaments are sequently clamped, cut, and suture ligated
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Relation of the uterine artery to the ureter during hysterectomy.
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A running-lock suture approximates the vaginal wall edges.
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