Abdominal Hysterectomy

Abdominal Hysterectomy - What it is

What is an abdominal hysterectomy?

An abdominal hysterectomy is an operation to remove the womb through the tummy. The womb is the pearshaped organ responsible for reproduction and your monthly menstruation.

On either side of the womb are the ovaries and Fallopian tubes. The womb opens into the vagina through the cervix that is found at the top of the vagina.

Why do I need An abdominal Hysterectomy?

The commonest reasons for an abdominal hysterectomy are:

Continuous heavy menstruation termed Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding (DUB) leading to anemia.
Painful menstruation from Endometriosis or Adenomyosis of the womb.
Fibroids which are muscle swellings of the womb. 4. Abnormalities of the womb lining called Endometrial Hyperplasia.

Sometimes, a hysterectomy is also recommended in certain cases of prolapse of the womb. At other times, it is also a part of treatment for cancer of the cervix, womb or ovaries.

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Symptoms

Abdominal Hysterectomy - How to prevent?

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Diagnosis

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Preparing for surgery

Abdominal Hysterectomy - Other Information

Article contributed by Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, KK Women's and Children's Hospital

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