What is Hysterectomy
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Alternate Names for Hysterectomy:
Surgical removal, uterus
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Hysterectomy Definition
Alternate Names for Hysterectomy:
Surgical removal, uterus
Definition
Hysterectomy is the surgical term for the removal of the uterus (womb). This results in the inability to become pregnant. The surgery may be done through the abdomen or the vagina. This is a common surgery in the United States.
This type of surgery can be:
- Partial or subtotal hysterectomy-removal of the uterus (without removing the cervix)
- Total, complete, or simple hysterectomy-removal of the uterus and cervix (the opening of the uterus leading to the vagina)
- Radical hysterectomy-removal of the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, upper part of the vagina, and the pelvic lymph nodes
- Salpingo-oophorectomy -removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes (may be combined with any of the above procedures)
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