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| A laparoscopic instrument called the Plasmakinetics tripolar coagulator is used to coagulate the tissue including the blood vessels. A small knife that is built into the coagulator cuts the tissue along the broken lines. At the end of this process, the uterus, or uterus, tubes, and ovaries, are detached. | ||||
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 When the uterus is removed from its tissue and blood vessel attachments, the Gynecare DIVA morcellator is used to cut it into strips and remove it from the body through a thin tube. The tubes and ovaries can also be removed this way. |
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| At the end of the procedure, the cervix is covered with lining tissue and supported by permanent suture placed through the strong uterosacral ligaments. | ||||
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