What are the indications for hysterectomy?

What are the indications for hysterectomy?

Apprpriate indications for hysterectomy include benign uterine disease and/or symptoms — dysfunctional uterine bleeding; uterine pain, bleeding, and enlargement; uterine descensus and prolaspe; uterine leiomyomas; septic abortions; and obstetric catastrophs.

What is the difference between subtotal and total hysterectomy?

Total abdominal hysterectomy involves the removal of both the body of the uterus and the cervix, whereas subtotal abdominal hysterectomy conserves the cervix.

What is removed in a subtotal hysterectomy?

A subtotal hysterectomy involves removing the main body of the womb and leaving the cervix in place. This procedure is not performed very often. If the cervix is left in place, there’s still a risk of cervical cancer developing and regular cervical screening will still be needed.

What are the possible complications of hysterectomy?

As with all types of surgery, a hysterectomy can sometimes lead to complications.

  • general anaesthetic complications.
  • bleeding.
  • ureter damage.
  • bladder or bowel damage.
  • infection.
  • blood clots.
  • vaginal problems.
  • ovary failure.

What is the difference between a hysterectomy and a Hysterotomy?

Unlike hysterectomy wherein the surgeon can make the incision either in the abdomen or the vagina to access the uterus, hysterotomy is performed exclusively via the abdomen. The incision is generally smaller when compared to the one used in hysterectomy.

What is the purpose of subtotal hysterectomy?

A subtotal hysterectomy is an operation to remove part of your uterus (womb), leaving your cervix (neck of your womb) in place. Your ovaries may need to be removed at the same time.

What happens after a subtotal hysterectomy?

People who undergo a subtotal hysterectomy may continue to have a light period for a year after the procedure. This happens because small amounts of the endometrial lining can remain in the cervix, causing light periods.

What is the most common complication of hysterectomy?

The most common complications of hysterectomy can be categorized as infectious, venous thromboembolic, genitourinary (GU) and gastrointestinal (GI) tract injury, bleeding, nerve injury, and vaginal cuff dehiscence.