While the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) Practice Committee recommends total vaginal hysterectomy as the option of choice, some surgeons have yet to move to this minimally invasive approach.³¹ But each year as gynecologists familiarize themselves with total vaginal hysterectomy, more and more are adding this procedure to their operative toolset. The benefits are clear – reduced risk of complications, faster recovery, and reduced scarring.

In particular for total vaginal hysterectomy, when considering ligation and transection of the uterine and ovarian arteries, we suggest you look at:

The ECHELON FLEX™ 45 ENDOPATH^® Stapler, provides uniform, consistent staple formation proximally-to-distally along the staple line, while also offering natural articulation that enables the surgeon to focus on the line of transaction and place the anvil exactly where needed.

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