Details of Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It may also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries (oophorectomy), Fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), and other surrounding structures.

 Gynecologic cancer  Fibroids  Endometriosis  Uterine prolapse  Uterine prolapse  Abnormal vaginal bleeding  Chronic pelvic pain

During the procedure, a surgeon makes a 5- to 7-inch incision, either up-and-down or side-to-side, across the belly. The surgeon then removes the uterus through this incision.

• Urinary incontinence
• Vaginal prolapse
• Vaginal fistula formation
• Chronic pain