The lithotomy position is often used during childbirth and surgery in the pelvic area. It involves lying on your back with your legs flexed 90 degrees at your hips. Your knees will be bent at 70 to 90 ...

1. Once the anesthetic has been administered, the patient is made to lie flat with his legs spread apart and elevated on a stirrup. This is known as the lithotomy position. 2. The surgeon cleans the ...

In a vaginal hysterectomy, the uterus is removed through the vaginal route. Prior to surgery, the patient is given a spinal or a general anesthesia. After anesthesia the woman is positioned in a legs ...