Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus as well as any or parts of the pelvic anatomy including cervix, ovaries or fallopian tubes. It is commonly used to be administered for different diseases such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, aboriginal bleeding, chronic pelvic discomfort, and some cancers. ABDOMINAL: Total (where the whole of the uterus is removed), Subtotal (where the uterus was removed while the cervix remains), Radical (in which the whole of the uterus, cervix, the surrounding tissues, the ovaries and the fallopian tubes were removed).

The surgery can be carried out using three techniques namely abdominal, vaginal or laparoscopic based on the situation or patient’s conditions. Recovery takes different forms but most women live with some abdominal pain and bleeding, and resume normal activities in a few weeks. Hysterectomy gives good improvement to symptoms and quality of life, for women with complications including infection and those affected by anesthesia. Patients need to reason (consult with their doctor) about the pros and cons of receiving a particular therapy type.