Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus. It can be performed through various techniques, including abdominal incision, laparoscopy, or vaginal approach.
Hysterectomy may be recommended for a variety of reasons, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic organ prolapse, abnormal uterine bleeding, or cancer. Depending on the individual case, the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed.
HOW IS HYSTERECTOMY DONE?
This surgery may be performed in different ways, like abdominally, vaginally, laparoscopically, or robotically. The method of surgery depends upon the size of the uterus, the presence of pelvic organ prolapse, and any other pathology.
WHAT CONDITIONS CAN HYSTERECTOMY TREAT?
Heavy bleeding unresponsive to other treatments, uterine fibroids, severe endometriosis with pelvic pain, and uterine cancer, among other abnormalities, can be treated through hysterectomy. The surgery may be done along with pelvic organ prolapse surgery if needed.
AFTER THE PROCEDURE:
Most hysterectomies are now done with small incisions, and patients go home the same day with an easy recovery.