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Is it an options to get an epidural instead of a general anesthetic for a hysterectomy?
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Yes, with caution: It is an option, however both lavh and davinci surgeries require absolute non-movement for surgical precision. Moreover, you would be awake and able to hear everything going on in the surgical suite.
Answered 2/2/2016
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Yes: Although not a common choice. Maybe a combined general-epidural technique if you want to minimize exposure to anesthetics.
Answered 8/25/2013
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