What is Abdominal Hysterectomy?

 Simply put, an abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical operation in which the uterus is removed after making an incision in the lower abdomen. Depending on what your gynaecologist determines is the best course of action for you, you may be advised to have a partial hysterectomy (removal of just the uterus), a total hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and cervix), or a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of one or both ovaries as well as fallopian tubes).


The two other ways for performing a hysterectomy are vaginal hysterectomy (incision in the vagina) and laparoscopic hysterectomy (using equipment through tiny incisions in the abdomen).


If your uterus is large or if your doctor wants to examine your pelvic organs more closely to check for any signs of an infection or disease, an abdominal hysterectomy may be advised. In addition, you might need to have an abdominal hysterectomy if any of the following apply:

1. Uterine tumours: Fibroids are benign growths or tumours that can cause anaemia, severe bleeding, and ongoing pelvic pain. Only a hysterectomy can eliminate fibroids permanently.


2. Abdominal prolapse: If the supporting ligaments and tissues are weak, the uterus may sink down into the vagina. Urinary incontinence, pelvic pressure, and trouble passing the bowels are all signs of uterine prolapse. For these issues to be adequately treated, abdominal hysterectomy is required.


3. Uterine or cervical cancer: Your gynaecologist will do certain tests to identify the kind and stage of your cancer before deciding whether to perform an abdominal hysterectomy. However, depending on what is best for the patient, radiation and chemotherapy can also be used alone or together.


4. Endometriosis: When drugs or other non-surgical treatments are unable to relieve the symptoms of endometriosis, an abdominal hysterectomy combined with bilateral salpingo-oophorectmy is the treatment of choice. The endometrium, the tissue lining of the uterus, develops on other reproductive or pelvic organs as a result of endometriosis. Lower abdominal pain, discomfort during sex, and painful or heavy menstruation are all brought on by this.


5. Abnormally extensive bleeding: If alternative treatments are unsuccessful in relieving the symptoms of irregular or heavy periods that last for extended periods of time, a woman may be advised to have an abdominal hysterectomy.

It is significant to remember that after having a hysterectomy, you cannot get pregnant. Therefore, in order to choose the best treatment choice, first discuss all the options and less invasive procedures with your gynaecologist.


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