2. Hysterectomy
•Usually performed by a gynecologist
•Uterus is removed
•Other reproductive organs may be removed
•No longer able to have a baby
•Periods will stop
3. Indications
• Fibroids
• Endometriosis
• Uterine prolapse
• Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries
• Vaginal bleeding, DUB
• uncontrollable PPH
• Transgender man
5. Risks and Side Effects
•Earlier onset of menopause
•Greater risk of cardiovascular disease
•Increased chance of osteoporosis and bone
fractures
•Uncontrolled urination
•Reduced libido
•Vaginal dryness
6. Epidemiology
• Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery
among women in the United States
• One in three women in U.S. had one by age 60
• Each year, more than 600,000 are done
• Over 90% are performed for benign conditions
• Over 70% also involved the surgical removal of ovaries
7. Types of Hysterectomy
• Partial Hysterectomy
• Removes 2/3 of uterus
• Total Hysterectomy
• Removes uterus and cervix
• Radical Hysterectomy
• Removes uterus, cervix, and
vagina
9. Abdominal Hysterectomy
• the uterus is removed through an incision in the
woman’s abdomen.
• Most invasive method
• Incision site at abdomen
• Hospital stay of 5-6 days
• Recovery time 6 weeks
• Possible retention of cervix
• Required for endometriosis and large fibroids
10. Vaginal Hysterectomy
• the uterus is removed through the vagina.
• Less invasive than abdominal hysterectomy
• Incision site at inner vagina
• Hospital stay 1-3 days
• Recovery time 4-6 weeks
• Cervix cannot be preserved
11. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
• the uterus is removed in sections through small incisions using a
laparoscope
• Hospital stay 1-3 days
• Recover time is 4-6 weeks
• Longer duration of procedure
• Requires greater surgical expertise
• Urinary tract injuries are more likely
• Fewer abdominal wall infections or febrile episodes
• Less blood loss