Understanding the Uterine Artery – Why It Matters in Gynecological Surgery

The uterine artery is one of the most important blood vessels in a woman’s body. It supplies nearly 80% of the blood flow to the uterus.

Under normal conditions, the uterine artery carries about 100 ml of blood per minute. This means that if the artery bleeds continuously for just 10 minutes during surgery, it can result in nearly 1 litre of blood loss.

What makes the uterine artery unique is its remarkable ability to adapt during pregnancy. In a healthy pregnancy, blood flow through the uterine artery increases from 100 ml per minute to nearly 700 ml per minute, and in some cases, it may even reach 1 litre per minute.

While this increased blood supply is essential for fetal growth, it becomes a major surgical challenge if bleeding occurs during procedures like LSCS.

Sharing a short video demonstrating dissection and coagulation of the uterine artery during laparoscopic hysterectomy, highlighting the importance of precise surgical technique and anatomical knowledge.