Total abdominal hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH)

What instruments do you need during a TAH?

laparotomy with a hysterectomy set

The vaginal cuff is grasped with clamps and sutured and the bladder flap is reattached

Step eight

The cervix is incised and amputated from the vaginal cuff

Step five

The infundibulopelvic ligaments and arteries are divided

Step four

The abdominal wound is ligated and closed in layers

Step nine

The abdomen is entered through a transverse pelvic incision

Step one

The cardinal and uterosacral ligaments are clamped and ligated on both sides

Step seven

The uterine vessels are mobilized and divided

Step six

The incision is carried anteriorly to the peritoneal bladder reflection

Step three

The round ligaments are clamped, divided, and ligated

Step two

What position is a patient in during a TAH?

supine