This second edition brings clinicians fully up to date with the latest advances and research in vaginal hysterectomy. Beginning with an introduction to the technique, its history, preoperative patient assessment, and methodology, the following chapters discuss different aspects of the procedure, using different techniques for different disorders.

The final sections discuss the advantages and disadvantages of vaginal hysterectomy, comparing it with alternative techniques such as abdominal hysterectomy, transcervical resection of the endometrium, and laparoscopic hysterectomy.

The new edition has been fully revised and updated and includes nearly 300 highly illustrated photographs and diagrams.

Key points

• New edition presenting recent advances and research in vaginal hysterectomy
• Compares vaginal hysterectomy with alternative procedures
• Includes nearly 300 photographs, illustrations and tables
• Previous edition published in 2001