Search for dissertations about: "vaginal hysterectomy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words vaginal hysterectomy.

  2. 1. Cervical and vaginal cancer - aspects on risk factors, prevention and treatment

    Author : Emilia Alfonzo; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cervical cancer; screening; medical fee; hysterectomy; vaginal cancer; colposcopy; robotic radical hysterectomy; disease-free survival; radical hysterectomy; overall survival;

    Abstract : Background: Participation in screening is associated with a major risk reduction in cervical cancer, but there is a lack of knowledge on whether the cost to the individual has an effect on the participation rate. Women with abnormal findings at screenings are referred for colposcopy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Vaginal prolapse – clinical outcomes and patients’ perspectives : a study using quantitative and qualitative methods

    Author : Mojgan Pakbaz; Mats Löfgren; Ingrid Mogren; Ewa Rolfsman; Martin Stjerquist; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Vaginal prolapse; national register; pelvic organ prolapse surgery; anaesthesia; knowledge about prolapse; experience; qualitative content analysis; questionnaire; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Obstetrik och gynekologi; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a relatively common condition. In Sweden, the overall estimated prevalence of POP in the female population is 31% and the prevalence of symptomatic prolapse is 8–15%. The prevalence of POP increases with age. The lifetime risk of undergoing pelvic floor surgery is estimated to 11%. READ MORE

  5. 3. Robot-assisted laparoscopy for benign uterine disease. Feasibility, outcome and hospital cost

    Author : Celine Aardal Lönnerfors; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hysterectomy; myomectomy; robotic surgery; complications; outcome; hospital cost;

    Abstract : The introduction of the laparoscope was a milestone within gynecologic surgery. Despite evidence of better perioperative outcome compared to laparotomy, laparoscopy is mostly performed for less advanced surgical procedures and the uptake of laparoscopic hysterectomy has been slow. READ MORE

  6. 4. Vaginal carcinoma : studies on etiology and prognostic factors

    Author : Kristina Hellman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Primary vaginal carcinoma; genesis; etiology; prognosis; lammin-5gamma2 chain; CGH; genomic instability; protein expression; hierarchical cluster analysis;

    Abstract : Primary carcinoma of the vagina (PCV) is a rare disease, with poor survival, mostly affecting elderly women. Due to its rarity the established knowledge originates from studies based on small materials, therefore little is known regarding the genesis, natural history and factors predicting the prognosis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery for cervical cancer

    Author : Petur Reynisson; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cervical cancer; surgery; radical hysterectomy; trachelectomy; economy; hospital cost; survival; and recurrence;

    Abstract : Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer in women worldwide and the fourth leading cause of cancer death. In Western countries, it is the 10th most common cause of cancer death. Cervical cancer often affects young women (< 40 years) who have not finished childbearing. Robot assistance is the latest development in laparoscopic surgery. READ MORE