Hysterectomy is a surgery to remove the uterus . Your doctor may also remove one or both ovaries and Fallopian tubes .In some cases ,we may remove other parts of reproductive system.
These are indications for hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Depending on the type of hysterectomy, other pelvic organs or tissues also may be removed. It is usually performed by a gynaecologist.
This is the most common type of hysterectomy. During a total abdominal hysterectomy, the doctor removes the uterus, including the cervix. The reasons to treat with total abdominal hysterectomy are Cancer of the ovary(s) and uterus, endometriosis. Total abdominal hysterectomy may also be done in some unusual cases when the patients have severe pelvic pain, after a very thorough evaluation to identify the cause of the pain, and only after attempts at non-surgical treatments.
A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus. In this procedure the ovaries will not be removed. A laparoscopic hysterectomy is usually done as an outpatient procedure whereas a traditional hysterectomy usually requires a 2-3 day hospital stay. The recovery period for this laparoscopic procedure is 1-2 weeks, compared with traditional hysterectomy.
Laparoscope is a viewing tube through which the structure of the abdomen can be seen. Lap Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy is a procedure using a laparoscope to guide the removal of the uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries through the vagina.
Oophorectomy is removal of one or both ovaries and the Fallopian tubes along with the uterus and cervix. The surgery is called as ovariectomy.
Ovarian Cystectomy is a surgical excision of an ovarian cyst. Ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop on the ovaries. The common symptoms some women may experience are pressure, swelling, cramp and pain in the abdomen. Most ovarian cyst will resolve in its own without any treatment. But for women who suffer from severe pain are advised to undergo an operation.
Ectopic pregnancy is attachment of fertilised eggs other than uterus most often in fallopian tube. It cannot be turned into a normal pregnancy. To remove the eggs in fallopian tube and to avoid the dangerous problems of ectopic pregnancy it is advisable to undergo a surgery.
Myomectomy, refers to the surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas which is also known as fibroids. These noncancerous growths appear in uterus, but they can occur in any age groups. The main goal of this surgery is to take out the noncancerous growth and reconstruct the uterus.
Ovarian Cystectomy is a surgical excision of an ovarian cyst. The laprosopic surgery uses small incision and specialised tools. Laprosopic surgery is much better and faster than the open surgery. The recovery time from this surgery is 1 – 2 weeks.
Laparoscopic Sterilisation is a procedure used to perform tubal ligation in women. Tubal ligation is a method of sterilization that involves obstruction of the fallopian tubes.
Diagnostic Laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that is recommended when other diagnostics tests cannot confirm the cause of the condition in abdomen. Laparoscopy can be used to: