An abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy is a procedure that surgically removes the uterus and it’s neighbouring parts if needed. In layman’s term, the uterus is a part of your body where a baby matures when you get pregnant i.e. a womb. In an abdominal hysterectomy, small incisions are made in the lower abdomen to remove the uterus. Moreover, there is also an option of a partial hysterectomy where the only uterus is removed, thus, leaving the cervix as it is. In total hysterectomy both the parts are removed. In a vaginal hysterectomy, incisions are made in vagina, vaginal hysterectomy can also be performed by laparoscopic and general surgery in India and also be robotic technique. Well, there is a multi-speciality hospital, where renowned surgeons like Dr Samin K Sharma performs a hysterectomy.
Vaginal hysterectomy is often preferred in many patients and shows successful results, however in certain cases, your doctor may opt for an abdominal hysterectomy, in situations such as:
- When the uterus is large
- If a doctor suspects diseases in other parts like pelvic organs.
- If your doctor finds it’s best suitable for you.
It is important to understand why hysterectomy is done. So here are several contributing factors listed by doctors performing laparoscopic surgery in Jaipur that indicate why it should be performed:
- Gynecologic cancer: When you are suffering from any sort of gynecologic cancer such as- uterus cancer or cervix cancer. The best option to treat them is by performing a hysterectomy. In certain severe cases, hysterectomy may be followed by other therapies like radiation therapy and chemotherapy, depending upon the specific medical conditions of a patient.
- Fibroids: For fibroids i.e. benign tumours in uterine that results in constant bleeding, bladder pressure, anaemia and pelvic pain. The only permanent surgical cure is a hysterectomy. However, if the tumour size is small. No treatment may be needed. In addition to it, women suffering from fibroids often don’t indicate any significant symptoms.
- Endometriosis. When traditional surgeries fail to cure or better off endometriosis, you might need to undergo bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. In this type of hysterectomy. Both of your ovaries along with fallopian tubes need to be removed. Endometriosis is caused when the endometrium grows beyond the uterus either on your ovaries, other pelvic organs or on Fallopian tubes.
- Uterine prolapse: It can result in many urinary inconveniences such as problem in bowel movements, urinary incontinence or pelvic pressure. In such a situation, hysterectomy can be a saviour.
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding. Due to unusual or prolonged period cycle, when bleeding is heavy then in such circumstances, hysterectomy is of great help as it can provide you with relief if other methods fail to show results.
- Chronic pelvic pain: When you suffer from prolonged pelvic pain, hysterectomy may be the last resort. But studies reveal that in most cases, hysterectomy doesn’t help out with pain instead it creates certain additional complications. Therefore, proper consultation is a must before undertaking hysterectomy.
After undergoing a hysterectomy, you won’t be able to get pregnant, so make sure with your multi-speciality hospital in Jaipur doctors if other alternatives are available. Moreover, in cases of cancer, hysterectomy is the only available option. Sometimes along with hysterectomy, your doctor may recommend performing other surgery for removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes. This is known as surgical menopause.
Although, hysterectomy is considered as a safe surgery, however, we all know that risks are often associated with any sort of surgery. Below mentioned are some of the risks associated with abdominal hysterectomy:
- Blood clotting
- Risk of infections
- Aftermaths of anaesthesia
- Excessive bleeding
- Damage to surrounding organs such as -bladder, rectum or other pelvic organs while performing surgery, thus additional surgery would be needed for its repair.
- Earlier start of menopause
- Death ( rarely)