From Society of Gynecologic Surgeons

Uterine artery ligation: Advanced techniques and considerations for the difficult laparoscopic hysterectomy

OBG Manag. 2016;28(8).

By

Ann Peters, MD, MS

Mallory Stuparich, MD

Suketu Mansuria, MD

Brought to you by the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons. Identification and ligation of the uterine artery at its vascular organ is essential to performing laparoscopic hysterectomy. The authors discuss complex pelvic anatomy and present detailed techniques using medial umbilical ligament and pararectal approaches to ligate a C-shaped uterine artery.

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