Hysterectomy
An operation to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are most commonly performed as a treatment for fibroids, cancer or severe dysplasia of the uterus, and for dysfunctional uterine bleeding.
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- Hysterectomy, abdominal
Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall. As opposed to a vaginal hysterectomy.
- Hysterectomy, complete
Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Also called a total hysterectomy.
- Hysterectomy, laparoscopically assisted vaginal
See laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
- Hysterectomy, partial
Surgical removal of the uterus but not the cervix. Also known as subtotal hysterectomy.
- Hysterectomy, subtotal
The uterus is surgically removed but the cervix is left is left in place. Also called a partial hysterectomy or supracervical hysterectomy.