what are different types of hysterectomy?
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['total hysterectomy – where the uterus and cervix are removed.', 'subtotal (partial) hysterectomy – where the uterus is removed, but the cervix is left in place. ... ', 'hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy – where the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed.']
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The most common reasons for having a hysterectomy include: heavy periods – which can be caused by fibroids. pelvic pain – which may be caused by endometriosis, unsuccessfully treated pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), adenomyosis or fibroids. prolapse of the uterus.
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In a total abdominal hysterectomy, your uterus and cervix will be removed. You may be having a hysterectomy because you have uterine, cervical, or ovarian cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, heavy vaginal bleeding, or pelvic pain. Your doctor will explain why you're having the surgery.
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A total hysterectomy removes all of the uterus, including the cervix. The ovaries and the fallopian tubes may or may not be removed. This is the most common type of hysterectomy. A partial, also called subtotal or supracervical, hysterectomy removes just the upper part of the uterus.
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Medicare typically does cover hysterectomies that are deemed medically necessary by a doctor. The part of Medicare (Part A or Part B) that covers your hysterectomy will depend on the type of facility in which you undergo surgery.
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Laparoscopic or robotic hysterectomy Your surgeon performs most of the procedure through small abdominal incisions aided by long, thin surgical instruments inserted through the incisions. Your surgeon then removes the uterus through an incision made in your vagina.
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A hysterectomy is a major operation. You can be in hospital for up to 5 days after surgery, and it takes about 6 to 8 weeks to fully recover. Recovery times can also vary depending on the type of hysterectomy. Rest as much as possible during this time and do not lift anything heavy, such as bags of shopping.
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Option 4 - a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) - this means the whole operation is performed by keyhole. After TLH, if there are no complications, patients usually stay in hospital for 24-48 hours and they are back to work after 2-6 weeks.
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['Abnormal uterine bleeding. Excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding.', 'Amenorrhea. The absence of menstrual bleeding.', 'Oligomenorrhea. Light or infrequent menstruation.', 'Fibroids. Noncancerous uterine tumors.', 'Premenstrual syndrome (PMS). ... ', 'Premenstrual dysphonic disorder (PMDD).']
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['Ovaries.', 'Fallopian (uterine) tubes.', 'Uterus.', 'Vagina.', 'External genitalia.', 'Muscles in the pelvic floor.', 'Perineum.']
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A vaginal hysterectomy can either be carried out using: general anaesthetic – where you'll be unconscious during the procedure. local anaesthetic – where you'll be awake, but will not feel any pain.
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An abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes your uterus through an incision in your lower abdomen. Your uterus — or womb — is where a baby grows if you're pregnant. A partial hysterectomy removes just the uterus, leaving the cervix intact.
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A laparoscopic hysterectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure whereas an abdominal hysterectomy usually requires a 2-3 day hospital stay. The recovery period for this laparoscopic procedure is 1-2 weeks, compared to 4-6 weeks after an abdominal hysterectomy.
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Hysterectomy: Is It Right for You? Some women mistakenly think a hysterectomy might help them escape the often-distressing side effects of menopause. A hysterectomy, however, will not relieve menopausal symptoms; to the contrary, in some cases, it can actually cause the body to undergo menopause.
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A total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), is the removal of your uterus (womb) and the cervix through an abdominal incision. 2. Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), is the removal of both your fallopian tubes and ovaries.
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['The main reason for women to undergo hysterectomy is abnormal uterine bleeding.', 'Hysterectomy relieves abnormal uterine bleeding which is painful and distressing.']
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A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove a woman's uterus (also known as the womb). The uterus is where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant. During the surgery the whole uterus is usually removed. Your doctor may also remove your fallopian tubes and ovaries.