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A member asked:
If i have a choice of laperoscopic or a regular hysterectomy, which should i choose? i'm a little bit overweight.
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Doctor: You need to evaluate the risks and benefits of both options with your doctor.
Answered 9/11/2012
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MINIMALLY INVASIVE: The data is overwhelmingly in favor of minimally invasive surgery. Shorter hospital stay, less bleeding, less pain, faster recovery......If you are a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure, i believe this is a better option than a traditional approach.Find a gyn surgeon who feels comfortable performing advanced laparoscopic procedures and discuss the weight issue.A "little overweight" is ok.
Answered 10/1/2015
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