Hysterectomy
During your outpatient appointment you and your doctor will have
discussed the options for your treatment and together it has been
decided that a Hysterectomy is the most appropriate treatment for
you and your condition.
A Hysterectomy is the removal of your womb (which includes the
neck of your womb, your cervix,) the surgery can sometimes be
planned to leave your cervix behind in which case the operation is
called a sub total hysterectomy. The procedure may also include
removal of one or both of your ovaries and Fallopian Tubes (a
Salpingo -oophorectomy).
-Your womb can be removed through a traditional cut in your
tummy (an Abdominal Hysterectomy,) through the top of the Vagina
(Vaginal Hysterectomy) or via keyhole surgery (Laparoscopic
Hysterectomy or Laparoscopic Assisted Hysterectomy)
Your surgeon will have assessed your condition and
suggested the optimal type of Hysterectomy required for your
treatment in clinic and will have discussed the operation with you
as well as given you information leaflets and started the process
of obtaining your consent for the operation.