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What is a Hysterectomy?
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removal of the Uterus
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2 ways to perform a Hysterectomy:
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Abdominal
vaginal with Laparoscopy |
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Advantages of Both Vaginal/Abdominal removal
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Vaginal: faster recovery
Abdominal: better access and better visual of Pelvic cavity |
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Major Risk Factors of a Hysterectomy
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DVT deep vein thrombosis
(s/s: pain swelling redness) PE pulmonary embolism (s/s: dyspnea) Encourage: leg exercises stop smoking |
