Hysterectomy

Introduction A hysterectomy is a surgery to remove your uterus. After surgery, you will no longer have periods. Also, you will not be able to get pregnant. Reasons for this surgery You may have this surgery if: You have vaginal bleeding that: Is not normal. Keeps coming back. You have lasting (chronic) pain in your lower belly (pelvic area). The lining of your uterus grows outside of the uterus (endometriosis). The lining of your uterus grows in the muscle of the uterus (adenomyosis). Your uterus falls down into your vagina (prolapse). You have a growth in your uterus that causes problems (uterine fibroids). You have cells that could turn into cancer (precancerous cells). You have cancer of the uterus or cervix. Types There are 3 types of hysterectomies. Depending on the type, the surgery will:…

Risks of a Hysterectomy A hysterectomy is considered to be a fairly safe procedure. As with all major surgeries, however, there are associated risks. Some people may have an adverse reaction to the anesthetic. There is also the risk of heavy bleeding and infection around the incision site. Other risks include injury to surrounding tissues or organs, including the: • Urinary bladder and ureters • intestine • blood vessels These risks are rare. However, if they occur, you may need a second…

Introduction Abdominal hysterectomy is a surgery to remove your womb (uterus). The womb is the part of your body that holds a growing baby. You may need this procedure if: You have cancer. You have growths (tumors). You have long-term (chronic) pain. You are bleeding. Your womb has slipped down into your vagina. You have a condition in which the tissue that lines the womb grows outside of its normal place. You have an infection in your womb. You have problems with your period. You may also need…

estrogen in the body and shrinks the fibroids. GnRHA stops the menstrual cycle but does not affect fertility once treatment stops. Other drugs that may be used are Anti-inflammatory drugs such as mefenamic and ibuprofen. These medications reduce the production of prostaglandins, which are normally associated with heavy periods. Oral contraceptives can also be prescribed to help regulate the ovulation cycle, and reduce heavy menstrual bleeding associated with fibroids when a woman is on her…

Surgical removal of the uterus is a Hysterectomy. This is said to be a very common surgery in the US. Removing of the uterus means that the women can no longer become pregnant. There are many different kinds and variations of Hysterectomies. Some are Total, Supracervical (also called partial), and Radical. Some of the variations or salingo-oophorectomy, salpingectomy, and oophorectomy. They kind and type of hysterectomy done will depend on each patient. There is also 3 different ways that the…

Nicholson Center have created a robotic curriculum. The support of these two grants provides funding for the effort put forth of those participating in all surgical specialties performing robotic surgeries. As mentioned above the number of robotic cases are increasing having the support of leading surgical societies will implement outcomes of measurement and a proper curriculum for training and certification. We are still in the development stages of this emerging technology and there is a lot…

My first case was a 45-year-old women who presented to the WSC for an abdominal hysterectomy and a cysto-stent placement to be done by Dr. Obritsch, MD. She consented to receiving general anesthesia and had an 18-gauge IV placed into her right hand. She was accompanied by her husband until she was taken into the surgical room. The second case was a 46-year-old women who was to have a vaginal hysterectomy completed by Dr. Hutchens, MD. She opted for the spinal anesthesia versus the general…

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which either all or part of the uterus and vaginal tract are removed. An average of 600,000 hysterectomies are performed in the united states each year (National Women’s Health Network, 2016). For women who are infertile, develop cancer, or have traumatic damage, a hysterectomy is generally required to ensure the prolonged safety of the individual. This practice leaves these women with two choices when it comes to having children; they can either adopt a…

how I would raise 2 girls without my wife. After the epidural wore off and my wife came around, we had healthy little girl. We have talked about this life event and my wife explains that she was at piece and knew that she would be in good hands if this was what God had planned for her. Needless to say, every September 28th I am a wreck on what it supposed to be a day of celebration. About 2 months after Quinnlan was born, my wife was diagnosis with Cervical Cancer. The test indicated that she…

b. Procedure: As far as procedures of hysterectomy are concerned, there are two common approaches used by surgeons, these two approaches are; Abdominal hysterectomy (Open surgery approach) and MIP hysterectomy. [3] Abdominal hysterectomy is an open surgery approach. In this surgery, the surgeon cuts a 5 to 7 inch cut in the belly region and removes uterus or the part of uterus through that cut. The cut is later on sealed. MIP hysterectomy is a Minimal Invasive Procedure (MIP). MIP hysterectomy…