Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy

Summary

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy.

Description

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. This may be used to treat women with various conditions including chronic pelvic pain, heavy periods, fibroids, or cancer of the uterus or the ovaries. Conventional hysterectomy is performed through an incision in the abdomen or through the vagina. In laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy, special surgical instruments are inserted through small incisions made in the abdomen, and the operation is carried out with the aid of an internal telescope and camera system. This is sometimes described as 'keyhole surgery'. Part of the operation may also be performed vaginally.

OPCS4.6 Code(s):

Laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH):

Q07.4 Total abdominal hysterectomy NEC

 Includes: Hysterectomy NEC

Y75.2 Laparoscopic approach to abdominal cavity NEC

Note: If the clinical record is  more specific, then another code may be appropriate from category Q07.- with the addition of Y75.2

Laparoscopic Vaginal Hysterectomy (LVH):

Q08.9 Unspecified vaginal excision of uterus

Includes: Vaginal hysterectomy NEC

Y75.2 Laparoscopic approach to abdominal cavity NEC

Note: If the clinical record is more specific, then another code may be appropriate from category Q08.- with the addition of Y75.2

Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH):

Q08.9 Unspecified vaginal excision of uterus

Includes: Vaginal hysterectomy NEC

Y75.1 Laparoscopically assisted approach to abdominal cavity

Note: If the clinical record is more specific, then another code may be appropriate from category Q08.- with the addition of Y75.1

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	IPG239 Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy: guidance	28 November 2007
	IPG239 Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy: guidance (web format)	10 February 2011
	IPG239 Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy: understanding NICE guidance	28 November 2007
	IPG239 Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy: understanding NICE guidance (MS Word format)	28 November 2007
	IPG239 Hysterectomi twll clo: deall canllawiau NICE (fformat MS Word)	24 July 2008
	IPG239 Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy: consultation comments	28 November 2007
	Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy (interventional procedures consultation)	26 June 2007
	Laparoscopic techniques for hysterectomy (interventional procedures overview)	26 June 2007
	Interventional procedure consultation document - laparoscopic hysterectomy (second consultation)	26 October 2004
	Overview of laparoscopic hysterectomy (second consultation)	22 October 2004
	Interventional procedures consultation document - Laparoscopic total hysterectomy	24 September 2003
	Overview of laparoscopic total hysterectomy	29 September 2003