TAHBSO Procedure: Total Abdominal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy

Definition

TAHBSO stands for Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy. It is a surgical procedure removing the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries through an abdominal incision.

Indications

• Uterine cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Fallopian tube cancer
• Endometriosis
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• Uterine fibroids
• Abnormal uterine bleeding
• Uterine prolapse

Surgical Approaches

• Open TAHBSO: Vertical or horizontal abdominal incision.
• Minimally Invasive (MIS) TAHBSO: Laparoscopic or robotic-assisted via small incisions.

Requires general anesthesia; recovery time varies by individual and approach.