Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy Surgery in Chembur, Mumbai

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure during which the uterus is primarily removed. The cervix, fallopian tubes and ovaries might also be removed depending on the type of hysterectomy performed and the needs of a patient. Broadly speaking, it can either be performed abdominally or vaginally, of which the latter is more preferred nowadays. 

What do we need to know about hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed on women in India. In this country, almost 11 out of 100 women in the age group of 45 to 49 years undergo a hysterectomy due to various reasons. 

To avail of the procedure, search for a gynecology doctor near you or a gynecology hospital near you.

What are the types of hysterectomy?

• Abdominal hysterectomy, which can be Total (TAH) or Subtotal (STAH)
• Vaginal hysterectomy, which can be laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LVAH) or total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH)
• Normal laparoscopic hysterectomy
• Caesarean hysterectomy in which the uterus is removed while performing a caesarean delivery

Why is the procedure conducted?

Hysterectomy can be done for countless indications such as:

• Fibroids (most common indication) 
• Endometriosis (growing of endometrial tissue at places other than the uterus)
• Uterine prolapse 
• Carcinoma of the uterus, cervix or ovaries
• Dysfunctional uterine bleeding 
• Uncontrollable postpartum hemorrhage
• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Pelvic adhesions 
• Adenomyosis (growing of endometrial tissue in the myometrium) 
• Uterine perforation 
• Congenital uterine anomalies like didelphic uterus or septate uterus

When do you need to see a doctor?

• You can approach your gynaecologist for a hysterectomy for the following reasons:
• You have a history of uterine or ovarian cancer in your family
• You want to eliminate the risk of uterine cancer even though there is no family history

You can request an appointment at Apollo Spectra Hospitals, Chembur, Mumbai.

Call 1860 500 2244 to book an appointment.

What are the complications?

Some of the common intraoperative complications are: 

• Ureteral injury 
• Bladder injury
• Hemorrhage 
• Bowel injury 

Postoperative complications include:

• Shock 
• Infection, 
• Venous thrombosis 
• Acute gastric dilation 
• Anemia

Conclusion

Although the list of complications sounds dangerous, the chances of these actually happening are said to be insignificant. Consult a gynecologist near you to know about the pros and cons of a hysterectomy.