A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a womans uterus, or womb. The womb is the area where a baby grows when a woman is pregnant.
Vaginal hysterectomy; Abdominal hysterectomy; Supracervical hysterectomy; Radical hysterectomy; Removal of the uterus; Laparoscopic hysterectomy; Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy; LAVH; Total laparoscopic hysterectomy; TLH; Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy; Robotically assisted hysterectomy
During a hysterectomy,...
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Many patients with fibroids do not have symptoms. When they do, symptoms may include:Heavy Menstrual Bleeding. The most common symptom is prolonged... Read more »
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Uterine FibroidsUterine fibroids, also called leimyomas or myomas, are non-cancerous growths that originate in the thick wall of the uterus. Fibroids... Read more »
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A uterine fibroid (known medically as a leiomyoma or myoma) is a noncancerous (benign) growth of smooth muscle and connective tissue. Fibroids can... Read more »
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HysterectomyHysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. The ovaries may also be removed, although this is not necessary for fibroid... Read more »
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Surgical Alternatives to HysterectomyMyomectomyA myomectomy surgically removes only the fibroids and leaves the uterus intact, often preserving... Read more »