Total versus subtotal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions.

摘要

BACKGROUND: Hysterectomy using an abdominal approach removes either the uterus alone (subtotal hysterectomy) or both the uterus and the cervix (total hysterectomy). The latter is more common but outcomes have not been systematically compared.OBJECTIVES: To assess and compare outcomes with subtotal hysterectomy versus total abdominal hysterectomy for benign gynaecological conditions.SEARCH STRATEGY: We searched the Cochrane Menstrual Disorders and Subfertility Group's specialized register of controlled trials (December 2005), Central (December 2005), MEDLINE (1966 to December 2005), EMBASE (1980 to December 2005), Biological Abstracts (1980 to December 2005), the National Research Register, and relevant citation lists.