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Hysterectomy

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A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus. It may be considered for various reasons, including the treatment of conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, or certain cancers. In some cases, it is recommended when other treatments have not been effective. The decision to undergo a hysterectomy is typically made after thorough discussions between the patient and their healthcare provider, considering the individual’s specific medical situation and overall health.

The procedure can be performed in several ways, including abdominal, vaginal, or laparoscopic approaches. The choice of method often depends on the reason for the surgery and the patient’s health. Generally, the surgery may require a hospital stay, and recovery time can vary. Patients can expect to discuss pre-operative preparations, anesthesia options, and post-operative care with their medical team to ensure a clear understanding of the process.

Hysterectomy can offer several benefits, such as relief from chronic pain, reduced bleeding, and the elimination of certain health risks. However, like any surgical procedure, it carries potential risks, including infection, blood loss, and complications related to anesthesia. Additionally, the removal of the uterus means that the patient will no longer be able to conceive children. Understanding both the benefits and risks is essential for individuals considering this surgery, as it helps in making informed decisions about their healthcare.

Comparing 2d and 3d Technology in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

This research paper is about a detailed review of previous studies that compared the effectiveness of 2D and 3D systems in performing total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), a minimally invasive surger...

Comparing Hysterectomy Costs: Which Method Is Most Affordable?

This research focused on comparing the costs of different methods of hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) on a group of 656 patients who underwent the procedure for non-cancerous reasons at a hospital...

Comparing Hysterectomy Methods: Costs, Benefits, and Risks Explained

This research paper compares different surgical methods of performing a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), focusing on both their results and their costs. The study looks at six types of hysterecto...

Comparing Hysterectomy Practices Between New and Experienced Doctors

This research paper studied the number of hysterectomies (a surgery to remove a woman's uterus) performed by recent medical school graduates compared to more experienced doctors in Massachusetts from ...

Comparing Non-Descent Vaginal Hysterectomy and Abdominal Hysterectomy

This research paper discusses a study that compares two types of hysterectomy operations: non-descent vaginal hysterectomy and total abdominal hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is a surgical operation to r...

Comparing Single-Port and Mini-Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Techniques

This research paper compares two surgical techniques - Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (LESS) and mini-laparoscopic surgery (Mini-LPS) - used for hysterectomies (removal of the uterus) in cases o...

Comparing Total Laparoscopic and Vaginal Hysterectomy Outcomes

This research paper is a review of studies comparing two types of hysterectomy surgeries: total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and vaginal hysterectomy (VH). A hysterectomy is a procedure to remove a...

Decreasing Hysterectomy Rates Among Female Veterans: a Study on Va

This study looked into the rates and methods of hysterectomies (removal of the uterus) among female veterans using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system from 2008 to 2014. The research found that the...

Ectopic Pregnancy After Hysterectomy: What Women Should Know

This study is a detailed analysis of past cases where women experienced an ectopic pregnancy after undergoing a hysterectomy, a surgery where the uterus is removed. This review looked at two different...

Emergency Hysterectomy After Childbirth: What You Need to Know

This research paper looks at the rate, reasons, and results of emergency hysterectomies (removal of the uterus) performed within six weeks after childbirth. The researchers looked at 128 studies, whic...

Evaluating Hysterectomy Appropriateness for Benign Conditions

This research study analyzed the appropriateness of hysterectomies (a surgical operation to remove all or part of the uterus) performed at a large healthcare system. The researchers used a method of e...

Exploring Uterine Manipulators' Role in Endometrial Cancer Surgery

This research paper is about the use of uterine manipulators in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for endometrial cancer patients. The researchers wanted to find out if the use of these devices could l...

Guidelines for Safe Hysterectomy: Options for Non-Cancerous Conditions

This research paper is providing guidelines for doctors in France about the best way to conduct a hysterectomy (a surgery to remove a woman's uterus) when it's being done for non-cancerous reasons. Th...

Hysterectomy and Bipolar Disorder Risk: What Women Should Know

This study looked at whether having a hysterectomy (surgery to remove a woman's uterus) could increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder (a mental condition that causes extreme mood swings). The...

Hysterectomy and Hernia Repair: Understanding Risks and Outcomes

This research looked at whether fixing a hernia at the same time as performing a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) leads to more complications. To do this, the researchers looked at data from a nat...

Hysterectomy and Oophorectomy Considerations for Transgender Men

This research paper is about the specific considerations that gynecologists need to keep in mind when performing a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) or an oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries) for ...

Hysterectomy and Opportunistic Salpingectomy: Early Menopause Risks

The study aimed to investigate whether having an additional procedure called an "opportunistic salpingectomy" (OS) during a hysterectomy might increase the risk of early menopause. An OS is an operati...

Hysterectomy and Pelvic Organ Prolapse Risk in Nulliparous Women

This study looked at whether having a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus) increases the risk of a condition called pelvic organ prolapse (when one or more of the pelvic organs drop down from t...

Hysterectomy and Urinary Incontinence: What Women Need to Know

This research paper aimed to understand whether undergoing a hysterectomy (surgery to remove a woman's uterus) increases the risk of developing urinary incontinence (UI - the lack of voluntary control...

Hysterectomy and Women's Sexual Health: What to Expect After Surgery

This research paper investigates how having a hysterectomy (surgery to remove a woman’s womb) affects a woman's sexual health. The researchers looked at a number of different studies to see the effect...

Hysterectomy Care: Disparities Between Black and White Patients

This study looked at the quality of care related to hysterectomy surgeries (removal of the uterus) in the U.S. Military Health System. It focused on several aspects, including the type of surgery (ope...

Hysterectomy Options for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: What You Should Know

This study looked at how different surgical treatments for a condition called pelvic organ prolapse (when pelvic organs like the bladder or uterus drop down) are used in different areas in the state o...

Hysterectomy Options: Comparing Surgical Methods for Women’s Health

This research paper compares four different types of surgery for removing a woman's uterus (hysterectomy): through the abdomen, the vagina, using a laparoscope (a small tube with a light and camera), ...

Hysterectomy Options: Laparoscopic Vs. Open Surgery for Obese Patients

This research examined the impact of two different types of hysterectomy operations - open field and laparoscopic - on the risk of wound infection and wound splitting open post-surgery. The study spec...

Hysterectomy Outcomes: Comparing Minimally Invasive and Abdominal

This study, conducted in Ontario, Canada, aimed to evaluate the technicity index (TI) as a quality indicator for hysterectomy, a common gynecological procedure. The researchers analyzed all cases of w...

Hysterectomy Risks: How Frailty Affects Older Women's Surgery Outcomes

This study looked at how frailty and the method of hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) can affect the risk of complications within 30 days of surgery for women aged 60 or older. The research was base...

Hysterectomy Trends After Fda Warning on Power Morcellation Risks

This research paper examines how the surgical approach to hysterectomies (a procedure to remove a woman's uterus) in the U.S. changed after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning abou...

Hysterectomy Trends in France: Methods and Changes From 2009 to 2019

This study looked at how hysterectomies (surgery to remove a woman's uterus) have changed in France from 2009 to 2019, using data from the Medical Information Systems Program. Hysterectomies are commo...

Hysterectomy Trends: Understanding Risks of Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence

This study looked at trends in the types of hysterectomy surgeries performed at a major medical center and the rates of a complication called vaginal cuff dehiscence (VCD), where the top part of the v...

Hysterectomy Types: Impact on Vaginal Length and Sexual Function

This research paper is about the effects of a hysterectomy, a surgery to remove a woman's uterus, on vaginal length and sexual function. The study involved 136 sexually active women under 60 years old...

Hysterectomy: How Drug-Based Vte Prevention Affects Surgery Outcomes

This research study looks at the effects of adding drug-based prevention to mechanical prevention for venous thromboembolism (VTE), a condition where blood clots form in the veins, during hysterectomy...

Hysterectomy: Laparoscopic Vs. Abdominal Surgery Outcomes Explained

This research studied whether longer operation times for laparoscopic (keyhole surgery) hysterectomies (surgical removal of the womb) lead to worse outcomes than quicker abdominal hysterectomies. The ...

Impact of Covid-19 on Hysterectomy Rates in 2020: Key Findings

This research paper looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic affected the number of hysterectomies (a surgery to remove a woman's uterus) performed in the U.S. in 2020 compared to 2019. Using data from nati...

Impact of Fda Warning on Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Use and Outcomes

This study looked at how the use of different types of laparoscopic hysterectomy (a less invasive surgery to remove the uterus) changed after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning...

Impact of Simulation Training on Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

This research paper is about a study that looked at whether practicing surgical procedures on simulators can lead to better outcomes for patients undergoing a specific type of gynecological surgery, c...

Impact of Surgery Start Time on Hysterectomy Outcomes for Women

This study looked at whether the time a surgery starts can impact the outcomes for women getting a hysterectomy for non-cancer-related reasons. The researchers looked at data from almost 3,000 women, ...

Impact of Vnotes on Hysterectomy Procedures for Non-Cancerous

This research paper investigates the impact of a surgical technique called transvaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES) on hysterectomy procedures (removal of the uterus) and ...

Improving Hysterectomy Outcomes: Benefits of a New Treatment Pathway

This research paper analyzes the impacts of implementing a certain treatment pathway for hysterectomies, which are common surgeries for women in the United States. The researchers reviewed medical rec...

Improving Hysterectomy Safety with Advanced Imaging Techniques

This research paper presents a new technique to help surgeons avoid accidentally damaging a woman's ureters, which are the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, during a hysterectomy...

Improving Training and Skills for Robotic Hysterectomy Surgeons

This study is about the need for a better way to train doctors in using robots to perform hysterectomies (surgery to remove a woman's uterus). The researchers looked at different ways to measure a doc...

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Trends: Insights for Women Considering

The research paper investigates how certain challenging factors influence the trend of performing laparoscopic hysterectomies (a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus) over a period of 24 ye...

Long-Term Satisfaction After Laparoscopic and Robotic Hysterectomy

This study looked at the long-term satisfaction of patients who had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) using either traditional laparoscopy or a modern robotic surgery device called the Da-Vinci-X...

Managing Opioid Use After Hysterectomy: a Guide for Patients

This research paper discusses the role of gynecologists in the opioid crisis due to the large number of hysterectomies they perform. After a hysterectomy, many patients are prescribed too many opioids...

Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Trends in Norway: 2008-2018 Insights

This research paper is looking at how hysterectomies (surgery to remove the uterus) are performed in Norway. From 2008 to 2018, the researchers found that most of these operations were done using mini...

Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: Benefits of Robotic Surgery Explained

This study looked at the complications that occurred during and after hysterectomies (surgery to remove the uterus) performed by surgeons who do a lot of these procedures. They compared surgeries done...

Outcomes of Planned Vs. Emergency Hysterectomy After Childbirth

This study looked at the outcomes of two types of peripartum hysterectomies (a surgery performed during or immediately after childbirth to remove the uterus). The researchers compared cases where the ...

Racial Differences in Hysterectomy Types: Insights for Women’s Health

This study was conducted to see if there were any racial differences in the type of hysterectomy surgery women were receiving - specifically, minimally invasive surgery (MIS) or a more traditional abd...

Racial Disparities in Hysterectomy Options for Women’s Health

This research paper reviews the discrepancies in the treatment of benign hysterectomy (a surgery to remove the uterus that's not related to cancer) in the United States. The data shows that black wome...

Racial Disparities in Hysterectomy Procedures Among Women in the U.s.

This research paper analyzes the trends in hysterectomy (a surgical procedure to remove the uterus) procedures among women of different races (White, Black, Hispanic) in the US from 2007 to 2018. The ...

Recent Medical Graduates Perform Fewer Hysterectomies Than Experienced

This research paper studied the number of hysterectomies (a surgery to remove a woman's uterus) performed by recent medical school graduates compared to more experienced doctors in Massachusetts from ...

Regional Differences in Hysterectomy Rates for Benign Conditions

This research paper looks into the differences in the rates of hysterectomy (a surgery to remove a woman's uterus) for non-cancerous uterus diseases across Switzerland. The study analyzed data from al...

Robot-Assisted Hysterectomy for Early-Stage Endometrial and Cervical

This research paper looks at the different ways of treating early-stage endometrial and cervical cancers, particularly focusing on hysterectomies (removal of the uterus). The study looks at traditiona...

Robotic Hysterectomy for Transgender Men: Safety and Effectiveness

This research paper evaluates the effectiveness and safety of removing the uterus (hysterectomy) using a surgical robot in transgender men or people who don't conform to the traditional gender binary ...

Robotic Hysterectomy: a Better Option for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer

This research paper is about a study that compared three types of surgical procedures used to treat early-stage cervical cancer: robotic radical hysterectomy (RRH), laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (...

Robotic Hysterectomy: Advancements in Minimally Invasive Surgery

This research paper looked at how robotic surgery has influenced the practice of minimally invasive hysterectomies (a surgical procedure to remove the uterus) over the past decade. The data used was f...

Robotic Hysterectomy: Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery Explained

This research paper discusses how the introduction of robotic surgery has made minimally invasive (MI) surgeries, like hysterectomies (removal of the uterus), more common and easier to perform. The re...

Safe Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Without Uterine Manipulator

This research paper is about a study that was done to assess if a total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), a kind of surgery where the uterus is removed through small incisions in the abdomen, can be do...

Same-Day Discharge After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: What to Know

This paper is about a study on whether it's possible for patients to be discharged from hospital on the same day they have a minimally invasive hysterectomy (a smaller operation to remove the uterus)....

Same-Day Hysterectomy: Safe Options for Women After Surgery

This research paper looked at whether it is safe and practical for women to be discharged from hospital on the same day they have a vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomy (a surgery to remove the uterus...

Surgeon Self-Assessment of Hysterectomy Quality and Accuracy

The research aimed to evaluate how accurately gynecologic surgeons can self-assess their performance, in terms of the number of hysterectomy surgeries they perform, how often they use a minimal invasi...

Trends in Hysterectomy Techniques Among Ob-Gyn Residents 2002-2018

This research paper looks at how the methods and frequency of performing hysterectomies (surgery to remove the uterus) have changed among ob-gyn residents in the U.S. over time. The researchers analyz...

Trends in Hysterectomy: Insights From a Decade of Research in India

This research looks at the trends of hysterectomies (surgery to remove the uterus) performed at a teaching hospital in India between 2012 and 2021. The study found that the number of these surgeries p...

Trends in Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: What Patients Should Know

The research paper looks into the changing trends in minimally invasive hysterectomy (MIH) procedures, specifically vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomies, performed in Kaiser Permanente Northern Cal...

Understanding Blood Clot Risks After Hysterectomy Surgery

This research looked at the occurrence of blood clots (venous thromboembolism or VTE) in patients who had a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus) due to non-cancerous conditions. The study also ...

Understanding Cesarean Hysterectomy for Severe Placenta Accreta Spectrum

This study examined the factors and outcomes related to a surgery called a cesarean hysterectomy for a condition called placenta accreta spectrum. This condition happens when the placenta grows too de...

Understanding Cesarean Hysterectomy Outcomes for Placenta Accreta Spectrum

This study examined the factors and outcomes related to a surgery called a cesarean hysterectomy for a condition called placenta accreta spectrum. This condition happens when the placenta grows too de...

Understanding Discharge Readiness After Robotic and Laparoscopic

This research paper is about a study that looked into what factors might predict a patient's readiness to be discharged after undergoing a type of surgery known as a robotic or laparoscopic hysterecto...

Understanding Hysterectomy for Benign Gynecologic Conditions

This research paper provides guidance to medical professionals who perform hysterectomies (the removal of the uterus) for non-cancerous reasons. The paper is intended to be used by various healthcare ...

Understanding Hysterectomy Options: Minimally Invasive Techniques

This research paper conducted a survey among members of the International Society for Gynaecologic Endoscopy (ISGE) to understand their preferred methods for performing hysterectomies (a surgery to re...

Understanding Hysterectomy Rates in Women Aged 30-65 in Germany

This research paper is about a study conducted in Germany, specifically in Mainz and Mainz-Bingen, from 2005 to 2007. The study aimed to determine the likelihood of women aged between 30-65 undergoing...

Understanding Hysterectomy: Insights for Gender-Affirming Patients

This study looked at the results of hysterectomy surgeries, which is the removal of the uterus, in two different groups of patients: those who had the surgery as part of their transition (gender-affir...

Understanding Hysterectomy: Insights on Emergency and Planned

This study looked at the details and outcomes of emergency and planned hysterectomies (surgical removal of the uterus) performed around the time of childbirth at a hospital in Malaysia from 2016 to 20...

Understanding Hysterectomy: Risks and Complications for Women

A hysterectomy is a common surgical procedure where a woman's uterus is removed. It can be done in three ways: through the vagina, the abdomen, or using a laparoscope. Like any surgery, it can result ...

Understanding Hysterectomy: Safety, Costs, and Current Concerns

This research paper discusses the safety, quality, and cost concerns of hysterectomies, a common gynecological surgery. The US Food and Drug Administration has discouraged the use of a device called a...

Understanding Hysterectomy: Surgery Duration and 30-Day Complications

The researchers looked at data from over 216,000 hysterectomy surgeries (procedures to remove a woman's uterus) that took place in the U.S. between 2011 and 2019. They specifically focused on surgerie...

Understanding Hysterectomy: the Evolution of Surgical Techniques

The classic vaginal hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina, first performed in 1888, is now largely outdated due to painful incisions, high rates of urinary problem...

Understanding Overnight Stays After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

This research looks at how often patients need to unexpectedly stay overnight at the hospital after having a less invasive type of hysterectomy (a surgery to remove the uterus), when they were expecte...

Understanding Pelvic Anatomy Variations for Safe Hysterectomy Surgery

This study focuses on the different ways our bodies can be arranged inside, specifically in the pelvic area, and how that can impact a certain kind of surgery (abdominal hysterectomy, which is a proce...

Understanding Radical Hysterectomy: a Tailored Approach to Surgery

This research paper discusses a new approach to cervical cancer surgery. Traditionally, one standardized method was used for all patients, but the researchers suggest a more tailored approach dependin...

Understanding Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy: Benefits, Risks, and Procedure

This research paper discusses the increasing use of robotic-assisted surgery for hysterectomies (surgical removal of the uterus). The da Vinci Surgical System, a type of robotic surgical system, recei...

Understanding the Benefits and Learning Curve of Robotic-Assisted

This research paper discusses the increasing use of robotic-assisted surgery for hysterectomies (surgical removal of the uterus). The da Vinci Surgical System, a type of robotic surgical system, recei...

Understanding the Decrease in Hysterectomy Rates Among Female Veterans

This study looked into the rates and methods of hysterectomies (removal of the uterus) among female veterans using the Veterans Affairs healthcare system from 2008 to 2014. The research found that the...

Understanding Urinary Tract Injuries After Hysterectomy for Women

This research paper investigates the likelihood and risk factors for urinary tract injuries during a hysterectomy (surgery to remove a woman's uterus), performed for non-cancerous reasons. The study u...

Understanding Urination Patterns After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

This research paper looks at how women urinate after having a minimally invasive hysterectomy. The study included 450 women who underwent this type of surgery at a university hospital between 2012 and...

Understanding Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence After Hysterectomy Surgery

This research paper is a review and analysis of multiple studies looking at the occurrence and prevention strategies of a severe complication known as vaginal cuff dehiscence, which sometimes occurs a...

Understanding Vaginal Hysterectomy: Benefits and Patient Factors

This study looked at the methods used for performing hysterectomies (removal of the uterus) in a large community health organization. More specifically, they examined the factors associated with the u...

Using Vaginal Drains During Hysterectomy: Benefits for Women’s Health

This research paper is about a surgical procedure known as a hysterectomy, which is the second most common operation for women who can still have children, just after a caesarean section. The problem ...

Uterine Manipulator Use in Abdominal Hysterectomy: Benefits Explained

This research paper investigates the impact of using a tool called an uterine manipulator (UM) during a specific type of surgery for benign (non-cancerous) gynecological diseases, called abdominal hys...

Uterine Manipulators in Endometrial Cancer Surgery: Impact on Recurrence

This research paper is about the use of uterine manipulators in minimally invasive surgery (MIS) for endometrial cancer patients. The researchers wanted to find out if the use of these devices could l...

Vaginal Hysterectomy: a Simple, Effective Option for Women’s Health

This research paper discusses how vaginal and abdominal hysterectomies (procedures to remove a woman's uterus) have become less common due to the rise of endoscopy and robotic surgery. The authors arg...

Vaginal Hysterectomy: Safe, Effective Surgery for Uterine Removal

This research paper is about a study that was done on vaginal hysterectomy - a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus through the vagina. This type of surgery is less invasive than other method...

Vaginal Vs. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Which Is Safer for You?

This study looked at the safety of two types of hysterectomy surgeries (removal of the uterus): vaginal hysterectomy (VH) and laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH). Traditionally, doctors have considered VH ...

Vasopressin Reduces Blood Loss During Hysterectomy: Key Findings

This study looked at whether using vasopressin, a hormone that helps to control blood pressure and volume, can reduce blood loss during a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus). The researchers c...

Vnotes Hysterectomy Outcomes in Obese Vs. Non-Obese Patients

This research study was conducted in a French teaching hospital and aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of a specific type of hysterectomy called vNOTES in patients with different body mass indexes...

Vnotes Vs. Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Which Is Better for Large Uteri?

This study compared two types of surgery used to remove large uteri (above 280g): the traditional laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH) and the vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES...

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