Dr Jenny Cook

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Anaemia Caused By Prolonged Bleeding

Menorrhagia - Anaemia

SYMPTOMS

A 45 year old woman presented with a long history of very heavy bleeding and anaemia.

DIAGNOSIS

She had known fibroids.

PROCEDURE

She requested Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

OUTCOME

She subsequently underwent Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy.

Large fibroid uterus

Colpotomy – Cervix is removed

The uterus has been removed and the cervix remains

Fibroid uterus is morcellated and removed

Pelvis at the end – the vaginal vault is closed with laparoscopic sutures