[Vaginal hysterectomy: its place in surgical practice overseas as related to the experience of the Principal Hospital of Dakar].

The authors report on their surgical practice of vaginal hysterectomy at the Principal Hospital of Dakar. First, they assign a place to the frequency of this technic. Then, they recall the major technical details, underlining advantages and limits. They conclude in favour of better knowledge and performing this technic more often, while recognizing some limits related to the pathologic context overseas.