Duration
2 – 3 Hours
Histerectomy
(Laparoscopy or Transvaginal)
Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus.
It can be performed in three ways: through an incision in the abdomen (abdominal hysterectomy), via the vagina (vaginal hysterectomy), or using robotic/laparoscopic surgery with small abdominal incisions. Depending on the case, only the uterus or both the uterus and the cervix can be removed. Each method has its own considerations and is chosen based on individual medical needs.
You might require an abdominal hysterectomy instead of other types of hysterectomy in the following cases:
- If you have a large uterus.
- If the healthcare provider wants to check other pelvic organs for signs of disease.
- If the surgeon believes that an open procedure is the best option for you.
