Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It may also involve removal of the cervix, ovaries, fallopian tubes and other surrounding structures. Hysterectomy is the most common non-obstetrical surgical procedure of women all over the world. The most common reason for hysterectomy is for uterine fibroids. The next most common reasons are:
✔ Abnormal uterine bleeding (vaginal bleeding)
✔ Cervical dysplasia (pre-cancerous conditions of the cervix)
✔ Endometriosis and uterine prolapse (including pelvic relaxation)
Procedures of Hystrectomy
The type of hysterectomy you need depends upon the reason you need the surgery. In a total hysterectomy, the uterus and the cervix are removed. This is the most common kind of hysterectomy, usually performed for uterine and cervical cancer. When the fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed along with the uterus, it is called hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. This procedure may be performed to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer. A subtotal, or partial, hysterectomy removes only the uterus and is used to treat fibroids, abnormal bleeding, or pelvic pain.