Johnson & Johnson Institute
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy
Post-operative patient care
Typical recommendations for post-operative care may include, but are not limited to, any of the following:
- Typical discharge instructions consist of medications for pain management and bowel regularity, diet, and activities (see below), clinic follow-up, and instructions on the signs and symptoms which may indicate potential complications.
- Most patients will be discharged on the same day of surgery especially if enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol is being followed.
- Patients are recommended to follow any nutritious diet that they can tolerate and generally first try liquids and foods that may be easily digestible.
- Patients are encouraged to ambulate early (with assistance if needed) even on the day of surgery to reduce deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk.
- Generally, patients are asked to be active as they are able to tolerate but limit strenuous activities.
References
For complete indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, and adverse reactions, please reference full package insert.
Grace Chen, MD prepared this procedure guide on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates. The procedure guide reflects the opinions of the individual presenter, and the steps described may not encompass the complete steps of the procedure. Additionally, other surgeons may prefer different techniques, approaches, etc., as individual surgeon experience in his/her clinical practice, as well as patient needs, may dictate variation in procedure steps.
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This presentation is not accredited for CE/CME.
Grace Chen, MD is compensated by and presenting on behalf of Johnson & Johnson and its affiliates and must present information in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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