Laparoscopic hysterectomy: All you need to know - Online interview

Mr David Rowlands is an internationally recognised consultant gynaecological surgeon with significant expertise in advanced laparoscopic, or minimal access, surgery.
In this video, he goes into expert detail about the process, mentioning how "55 per cent of [hysterectomy] procedures are still done abdominally. There's a long way to go for a lot of women, and that choice should be given to them to decide what they want, as opposed to the choice coming from the surgeon."
Find out more from this esteemed specialist in this informative interview.
00:00 What is laparoscopic hysterectomy and how is it performed?
01:54 How does laparoscopic hysterectomy compare to traditional abdominal hysterectomy?
03:59 What are the risks and complications of laparoscopic hysterectomy?
05:17 When is laparoscopic hysterectomy an appropriate treatment option?
06:23 How do patient factors affect laparoscopic hysterectomy outcomes?

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Can the surgery be performed under local anaesthetic? What if someone has an issue such as a fear of surgery or allergic to anaesthesia?