Webster

Webster - Baldi - Dartigues operation (J. S. Webster, 1863-1950, American gynecologist; J. M. Baldy, 1860-1934, American gynecologist; L. Dartigues, 1869-1940, French surgeon) - surgical operation with mobile retroflexion of the uterus, which consists of suturing the round ligaments of the uterus to its posterior surface after passing them through an incision in the broad ligament.

Webster's is an operation that was proposed in the 19th century by the American gynecologist Joseph S. Webster to treat mobile retroflexion of the uterus. This operation was developed jointly with the French surgeon Louis Dartigues and the American gynecologist James M. Baldi.

The essence of the operation is that the round ligaments of the uterus are sutured to its posterior wall through an incision in the broad ligament of the uterus. This allows the uterus to be fixed in the correct position, which reduces the risk of prolapse and other complications.

The operation was popular in the early 20th century and was used to treat women with various gynecological diseases such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis and others. However, with the development of new treatment methods such as hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, the popularity of the Webster procedure began to decline.

Today, the Webster procedure is used only in rare cases when other treatment methods do not produce the desired result. It can only be performed by an experienced gynecologist and requires careful preparation and postoperative care.