A surgical procedure to remove the uterus, either through the abdominal wall or through the vagina. Total is the removal of the uterus and both ovaries.
The surgical removal of the uterus, often either to treat cancer or because of the presence of fibroids.
Surgical removal of the uterus, through the abdominal wall or the vagina, done to remove tumors or to treat hemorrhage, severe pelvic inflammatory disease, or a cancerous or precancerous condition. In a total hysterectomy, the uterus and cervix are removed; in a radical hysterectomy or panhysterectomy, the ovaries, oviducts, uterus, cervix, and associated lymph nodes are removed.
A surgical procedure in which a woman’s uterus is removed. Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed on women in the United States. Indi¬ cations for a hysterectomy include treatment of fibroid tumors, excessive bleeding, endometriosis, pro¬ lapse of the uterus, or the need to remove a cancerous growth.
The surgical removal of the womb, either through an incision in the abdominal wall or through the vagina. Subtotal hysterectomy involves removing the body of the womb but leaving the neck (cervix); in total hysterectomy (panhysterectomy) the entire womb is removed. The operation is most commonly performed if the womb contains large fibroids; other cases requiring hysterectomy include cervical cancer, malignant tumors or precancerous cells in the womb, or severe damage to the womb following a cesarean section. Although pregnancy is no longer possible, hysterectomy does not affect sexual desire or activity.
Surgical removal of the uterus. Hystero-oophorectomy is the term applied to removal of the uterus and ovaries.
Surgical removal of the uterus. Each year, about 500,000 women undergo hysterectomies. Indications for the surgery include benign or malignant changes in the uterine wall or cavity and cervical abnormalities (including endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, severe dysfunctional bleeding, large or bleeding fibroid tumors (leiomyomas), prolapse of the uterus, intractable postpartum hemorrhage due to placenta accreta or uterine rupture, or severe endometriosis). The approach to excision may be either abdominal or vaginal. The abdominal approach is used most commonly to remove large tumors; when the ovaries and fallopian tubes also will be removed; and when there is need to examine adjacent pelvic structures, such as the regional lymph nodes. Vaginal hysterectomy is appropriate when uterine size is less than that in 12 week gestation; no other abdominal pathology is suspected; and when surgical plans include cystocele, enterocele, or rectocele repair.
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves removing the uterus. It is often carried out to address conditions such as fibroids (benign uterine tumors), cancer of the uterus or cervix, endometriosis (misplaced fragments of the uterine lining), or a prolapsed uterus. Previously, hysterectomy was commonly conducted to alleviate heavy menstrual bleeding, but nowadays, other treatments like endometrial ablation or the placement of a progestogen intrauterine device (IUD) are increasingly preferred.
The most frequently performed hysterectomy is a total hysterectomy, where both the uterus and cervix are excised. In some cases, the fallopian tubes and ovaries might also be taken out. When treating cervical cancer, a radical hysterectomy is carried out, which involves the removal of the uterus, cervix, and pelvic lymph nodes.
A hysterectomy can be conducted either through the vagina or via an incision in the abdomen. There’s also a procedure known as laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy, which is executed partially through the vagina and partially through minimally invasive surgery. Vaginal hysterectomy has the benefit of not requiring an external incision, which often leads to quicker patient recovery. However, this method isn’t viable if the uterus is notably enlarged or if the hysterectomy is being performed as a treatment for cancer.
Following the surgery, a drainage tube might be placed at the incision site to promote healing. Mild vaginal bleeding and discharge, as well as soreness and pain, can occur for a few days. The duration of hospital stay after a vaginal hysterectomy is typically brief, with any additional days dependent on the woman’s age, health, and presence of any postoperative complications. Total recovery usually takes between three and six weeks, with sexual activities typically resuming about a month post-surgery. After an abdominal hysterectomy, the recovery period may be longer and may necessitate an extended hospital stay.
After undergoing a hysterectomy, a woman loses her ability to conceive children; she no longer experiences menstrual cycles and there’s no necessity for birth control. If her ovaries have also been extracted before or during her menopause, she might be prescribed hormone replacement therapy (HRT). If the woman hasn’t been thoroughly counselled prior to the procedure, it’s not uncommon for her to experience post-hysterectomy depression.
The surgical procedure to remove the uterus is known as a hysterectomy. It’s often recommended for conditions like fibroids or other growths in the uterus, or for severe bleeding during menopause. If the ovaries are also removed during the procedure, it triggers an induced menopause. However, if just the uterus is removed, the woman will no longer have periods and cannot conceive, but her hormonal balance remains largely unaffected.