Hysterectomy is a kind of procedure that involves the removal the uterus of a woman.
Hysterectomy can also be described as”total hysterectomy” or “total surgical hysterectomy.” It’s performed when fibroids in the uterus — not cancerous tumors — become large enough to trigger pain and other signs, or when they’re cancerous or precancerous. In addition, fibroids may prevent conception. Hysterectomy is also carried out in cases of cancer of the endometrial or cervical lining.
A variety of conditions can lead women to require surgery to remove her uterus, such as fibroids, pelvic inflammation (PID) as well as cancer of the uterus, cervix or ovaries. Other conditions include painful periods and endometriosis. A few common signs that may indicate a need for hysterectomy are pelvic pain, bleeding that is irregular from the vagina as well as regular urinary tract infections as well as being unable to bear children.
In many instances women decide to have an hysterectomy due to being not able to bear the discomfort caused by endometriosis fibroids, or Adenomyosis. The procedure can ease pressure and discomfort within the pelvic area. In some instances it may also help reduce or eliminate bleeding during menstrual cycle as well as other signs.
Vaginal hysterectomy
This procedure is typically used to treat uterine conditions such as endometriosis or fibroids in women who have not given birth vaginally. During this procedure, your doctor will make an incision in your vaginal opening and lift your uterus up with an instrument called a tenaculum. They will then cut the ligaments that hold your uterus in place so it can be removed through the vagina.
Abdominal hysterectomy
The procedure is performed for a variety of reasons, including bleeding abnormally from the uterus and early-stage cervical cancer and when removal of both ovaries is required. When you undergo the procedure, your physician will cut an opening in your abdomen, and then lift your uterus from the opening. Then, they will remove the cervix, as well as the other tissues of the uterus.
Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH)
This is a procedure used to remove the uterus of the patient. In this way, surgeons cut the uterus out of the body. Then, it is taken out in the form of tiny pieces. The pieces are then removed from the body via tiny incisions and also directly into the vagina. To carry out the surgery, doctors make use of general anesthesia to the patient.
Laparoscopically Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy ( LAVH)
LAVH is an operating procedure used by medical professionals to remove the fallopian tubes and uterus from the patient using the aid of laparoscope. LAVH can also be used for removal of Ovaries. In LAVH the fallopian tubes, uterus and ovaries can be removed via the vagina or birth canal. It takes between 1 and 3 hours to complete the procedure under general anesthesia.