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