Trotter J P, Glasser M H
Med Interface. 1995 Mar;8(3):123-9.
Hysterectomy is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures in the United States. Through advances in pharmacological and surgical technologies, opportunities now exist for converting selected hysterectomies from the traditional abdominal approach to vaginal or laparoscopically-assisted vaginal procedures. Such conversions may lead to diminished operative morbidity, fewer hospital days, a decreased period of convalescence, and the opportunity for cost savings. This paper reviews current clinical thought on the subject and considers the economic effect for providers of care.
子宫切除术是美国最常实施的外科手术之一。随着药理学和外科技术的进步，现在有机会将某些子宫切除术从传统的腹部手术方式转变为经阴道或腹腔镜辅助阴道手术。这种转变可能会降低手术发病率、减少住院天数、缩短康复期，并有可能节省费用。本文回顾了关于该主题的当前临床观点，并探讨了对医疗服务提供者的经济影响。
