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Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

What Is Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of part or the entire uterus. It is the second most common major surgery among women of child-bearing age. Hysterectomy may be done to treat conditions that affect the uterus. Some reasons a hysterectomy may be needed include:

  • Uterine fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Pelvic support problems (such as uterine prolapse)
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding
  • Cancer
  • Chronic pelvic pain

Laparoscopic hysterectomy (or minimally invasive hysterectomy) is done through small incisions in the abdomen. The uterus is removed in small pieces through these incisions. Laparoscopic hysterectomy has a shorter recovery time than abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy.

A hysterectomy does not include removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes. When these organs are removed at the same time as the uterus and cervix, it is called a salpingo-oophorectomy.

Differences between an abdominal hysterectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy:

  • A standard hysterectomy requires a 4-8″ incision in the abdomen, as opposed to only a 1/4 – 1/2″ incision for a laparoscopic hysterectomy.
  • Recovery is faster with a laparoscopic hysterectomy – about half the time of an abdominal hysterectomy
  • Less blood less
  • Less pain

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Important Updates

COVID-19 Policy Update (May 25, 2022):
Due to the spread of COVID-19, masks are required within our office, and visitors are currently limited for safety.

-Only one visitor is allowed to sonogram appointments. The visitor must wait in the hallway, then will be called in through the back door by the sonographer.
-Only infants 6 months or younger are allowed to appointments unless previously arranged with the office.

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