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Laparoscopic Subtotal Hysterectomy

Incising the Posterior Leaf of the Broad Ligament and Developing a Bladder Flap

The posterior leaf of the broad ligament is incised and small bleeding points controlled with bipolar cautery.

Then, after opening the right round ligament, the bladder peritoneum is incised and a bladder flap developed, using the two-layer technique.


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