• The patient is placed in the dorsal lithotomy position in Allen Stirrups or in the supine position and her arms outstretched on arm boards or tucked at her sides.
Abdominal Hysterectomy Operating room setup
  • The patient is prepped and draped in the usual fashion for an abdominal procedure. 
  • The primary surgeon is usually standing on the left side of the patient with one assistant on the right side of the patient beside the surgical scrub technician.
  • The abdominal myomectomy tray is open on the back table, suction irrigation is hooked up and surgical energy is available.