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ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2026

Sexual functioning after total versus subtotal laparoscopic hysterectomy-long term follow up results after 7 years.

Tobias Brodkorb, Ahmed Elnahrawy, Saskia Spaich, Marc Sütterlin, Sebastian Berlit, Benjamin Tuschy, Lukas Goerdt

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Article in Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Tobias BrodkorbDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Ahmed ElnahrawyDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Saskia SpaichDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Marc SütterlinDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Sebastian BerlitDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, RKH Hospital Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany.
Benjamin TuschyDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany.
Lukas GoerdtDepartment of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Medical Faculty Mannheim, University Medical Center Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany. lukas.goerdt@umm.de.ORCID 0009-0009-7102-3350

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Abstract

purposeThe aim of this study was to evaluate sexual function in the long term after total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) versus laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LASH) in patients with benign indications.

methodsAs part of a longitudinal follow-up, 74 patients who had originally participated in a prospective study on sexual function after TLH or LASH were surveyed again (TLH: n = 45; LASH: n = 29). The median follow-up period was 92 months (TLH) and 98 months (LASH). Sexual function was assessed using the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Statistical analyses were performed using a 2 sample t test, Chi

resultsOver the long term, there was no significant difference in the FSFI total score between TLH and LASH (22.51 vs. 22.25, p-value: 0.261). Within the TLH group, sexual function remained stable compared to baseline data (p = 0.20). In contrast, the LASH group showed a significant deterioration in the total score (p = 0.028), particularly in the lubrication (p = 0.007) over time.

conclusionBoth surgical methods ensure comparable sexual function. While TLH shows stable results over the years, LASH shows a significant decrease in some areas of sexual function, particularly with regard to lubrication. However, these differences do not result in a significantly worse overall outcome compared to TLH.

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HysterectomyLaparoscopySexual Dysfunction, PhysiologicalAdultFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansLongitudinal StudiesMiddle AgedProspective StudiesCervixLaparoscopic hysterectomySexual functioningSupracervical hysterectomy

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PMCPMC13243322

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