Laparoscopy Hysterectomy Information

A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Surgical removal of the ovaries (called an oophorectomy) is often performed at the same time as a hysterectomy. However, for many women undergoing a hysterectomy, there is no need to remove the ovaries. As with all decisions about surgery, the decision to have a hysterectomy (or oophorectomy), as well as the type of hysterectomy that might be most appropriate for your condition, should be discussed with your doctor.

Women do not need to be sidelined by hysterectomies. Those who have a minimally invasive procedure typically return to normal activities in a few weeks. Traditional hysterectomies require an average hospital stay of five to seven days, and complete recovery may require up to two months. In other words, if you are a candidate for a minimally invasive procedure, you could return to your normal life in a much shorter time and experience a less painful recovery.

HysterectomyOptions.com offers in-depth information specifically focused on the risks and benefits of minimally invasive procedures for hysterectomy.

Some innovative hysterectomy procedures Dr. Parveen Vahora performs include:

In this video on Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy, "Four women share their stories".

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