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Hysterectomy

A hysterectomy involves the surgical removal of the uterus. In some cases, the ovaries, fallopian tubes or cervix may also be removed. A laparoscopic hysterectomy may be performed either through the abdomen or through the vagina.

  • local or general anesthesia may be used
  • surgeon will make a number of small incisions to the abdomen and/or an incision in the vagina
  • a laparoscope (with a tiny camera) is inserted to allow the surgeon to view the uterus and other reproductive organs
  • thin surgical instruments are inserted and utilized to remove the uterus and cut it into pieces
  • the pieces may be removed through the incisions or through the vagina