Guidance
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued full guidance to the NHS in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland on Laparoscopic hysterectomy (including laparoscopic total hysterectomy and laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy) for endometrial cancer.
Description
Endometrial cancer is cancer of the lining of the womb (uterus), known as the endometrium. The most common symptom is abnormal bleeding from the vagina. Surgery for endometrial cancer usually involves the removal of the uterus (hysterectomy). A laparoscopic hysterectomy is carried out through several small incisions in the abdomen (‘keyhole’ surgery), with the aid of an internal telescope and camera system (laparoscope).
Coding and clinical classification codes for this guidance.