Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus or womb.

Hysterectomy is a major surgery. There are life-threatening and non-life-threatening reasons to undergo hysterectomy (see Health Profile: Hysterectomy). It is a relatively common procedure. However, as with all surgical procedures, there are risks involved. There are currently three ways to surgically remove the uterus. The decision to use one technique over another largely depends on the size and how easily the uterus is moved. Most of...