Hysterectomy

Understanding the condition or procedure.

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. Different routes and variations exist, so the exact operation and its implications should be explained individually.

A hysterectomy may be considered for different indications when appropriate alternatives have been assessed. The route and extent of the operation are separate decisions. Removing the uterus prevents a pregnancy from being carried in it, while removal of ovaries has additional implications that should be explained specifically.

Reasons for a consultation.

Symptoms can have different causes. These are reasons to seek an assessment, not a way to make a diagnosis online.

• Considering a recommended operation
• Discussing non-surgical alternatives
• Questions about future health

When to seek medical advice.

Discuss elective decisions in a consultation and seek urgent assessment for severe symptoms. An online description cannot determine whether surgery is necessary.

Evaluation and management.

Review the underlying concern, alternatives and which organs would be removed. Discuss the operative route, consent, preparation and follow-up. Questions about the purpose of a recommendation, reasonable alternatives and follow-up should be addressed before proceeding.

Benefits, risks and limitations.

The procedure affects reproductive possibilities and may have additional implications depending on what is removed. Discuss bleeding, infection, organ injury and other individual risks.

Frequently asked questions.

Related reading.

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Understanding the Procedure

Related services.

• Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
• Robotic Gynecological Surgery