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The reason women have a hysterectomy is to eliminate their gynecological
symptoms and improve their quality of life.
Gynecological Symptoms That Affect a Woman's Quality of Life Include:
Redefining Hysterectomies
It's estimated that each year 600,000 women in the United States undergo
hysterectomies (the surgical removal of a woman's uterus). This makes hysterectomies the second most common major surgery for women. The majority of these surgeries are performed using the traditional open
abdominal method, which typically means a long recovery and visible scar.
Fortunately, this is changing with minimally invasive techniques. One such alternative is
Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH), which can transform the hysterectomy experience for most women.
What Women Should Expect From Having A Hysterectomy:
- Not being able to get pregnant
- Menstrual periods will disappear
- The uterus is removed
- The fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix may still be in place
- If the ovaries are kept in place, they will continue to produce
hormones.
There can be alternatives to having a hysterectomy. Women should discuss all
options with their doctor to find the procedure that best fits their symptoms
and needs.
Types of
Hysterectomies Performed at Meriter Hospital:
Supracervical Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Research Your Options
A hysterectomy is generally an elective procedure, not an emergency, so Meriter encourages women to take the time to explore and thoroughly understand all of their options. At Meriter, we strongly believe that the LSH procedure will become the new standard for hysterectomies, but it is not the most appropriate option for every medical condition.
We recommend visiting hysterectomyoptions.com for a detailed overview of the options available to you, which include several minimally invasive procedures. The hysterectomyoptions.com site covers:
- What is a Hysterectomy
- Anatomy of the Uterus
- Why You May Need a Hysterectomy
- Hysterectomies and the Ways They Can Be Performed
- Benefits of Minimally Invasive Procedures for Hysterectomy
- Risks and Complications
- Talking With Your Doctor
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Recommended Web Sites
2/17/2009
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