Hysteroscopy / Laparoscopy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Hysterectomies are performed for a wide variety of reasons. A hysterectomy is major surgery, but with new technological advances, the discomfort, risk of infection and recovery time has all been decreased.
Why is a hysterectomy performed?
Healthcare providers perform hysterectomies to treat:
- Abnormal or heavy vaginal bleeding that is not controlled by other treatment methods.
- Severe pain with menses that is not controlled by other treatment methods
- Increased pelvic pain related to the uterus but not controlled by other treatment.
- Uterine prolapse (uterus that has "dropped" into the vaginal canal due to weakened support muscles) that can lead to urinary incontinence or difficulty with bowel movements.
- Cervical or uterine cancer or abnormalities that may lead to cancer for cancer prevention.
Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. Vaginal hysterectomy treats various gynecological problems, including:
- Fibroids.
- Gynecological cancer.
- Abnormal uterine bleeding.
- Chronic pelvic pain.