Many women sooner or later ask themselves the question: hysterectomy of the uterus, what is it? This is the most common surgery in gynecology, involving the removal of the entire uterus or only its body. Such surgical intervention is usually performed in the treatment of cancer of the uterine body, benign neoplasms, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and in some cases cervical cancer.
Diagnostics and types
Before performing a hysterectomy, the doctor directs the patient for a comprehensive examination, which may include ultrasound of the pelvic organs, computed and magnetic resonance imaging, biopsy, blood and urine tests, and swabs.
The diagnostic results will determine which type of surgery should be performed:
- subtotal hysterectomy — amputation of the uterus with preservation of the cervix;
- total hysterectomy — extirpation of the uterus and cervix;
- hysterosalpingoovariectomy — removal of the uterus with appendages;
- radical hysterectomy is the complete removal of the uterus with the cervix, appendages, upper third of the vagina, lymph nodes and pelvic tissue.
This surgical procedure also differs in terms of surgical access to the vagina. Hysterectomy can be performed through incisions in the anterior abdominal wall or on the vaginal arch, as well as through micro—incisions endoscopically.
Moreover, in the case of the latter, the operation is performed faster, and the patient's recovery is much easier.
Consequences and rehabilitation
According to reviews, the consequences of hysterectomy of the uterus can be very different. This includes injuries to some organs during surgery, infection of the sutures, peritonitis, sepsis, and bleeding. To avoid such a negative experience, first of all, you should entrust yourself only to a reliable and trusted specialist, as well as follow all his postoperative recommendations.
Rehabilitation after hysterectomy can be early or late. The first includes the patient's stay in the hospital, taking special medications, expanding the motor regime, and following the necessary diet. The second type of rehabilitation also involves taking medications and eating only light food. After surgery, for a long period of time, a woman should not understand the severity.
