ABSTRACT
All patients with cancer should receive at least 30 to 40 mg of low-molecular weight heparin to prophylax against deep vein thrombus formation. The procedure is performed typically in supine position if it is the sole procedure. If hysterectomy and other abdominal procedures will be performed later, then the modified lithotomy position is preferred. Arms are tucked by the patient’s side, and shoulder bolsters are carefully positioned. The surgeon is on the patient’s left side with monitors on the right, one at the level of the feet, and the other at the level of the diaphragm.
