Question 1

has anybody done a laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The most common reason for leaving the cervix is patient request.  Current medical evidence doesn't suggest any advantages to leaving the cervix, though sexual function or bladder function were concerns in the past.  If the cervix is left, the uterus must be removed by morcellation which can be a tedious and time-consuming endeavor, especially with a large uterus.

Question 2

when can i have an orgasm after a laparascopic supracervical hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: Orgasm without vaginal penetration is ok to have as soon as you are feeling better. With supracervical hysterectomy, the vagina is intact, so as long as patient is feeling good, could have sex/orgasm as early as 2 weeks postop.

Question 3

what is the recovery time for supracervical hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The recovery time for a supracervical hysterectomy, depends more on how the doctor gets in , rather than the procedure itself.  On open procedure, one with a traditional incision, takes much longer to recover from than an operation using a laparscope or davinci robot.

Question 4

what to do if i had supracervical hysterectomy 6 months ago?

Accepted Answer

Unsure: You do not present a specific question.  Having had a supra cervical hysterectomy is OK.  You should plan to continue your annual exams.  You should continue to have pap smears since you still have a cervix - the current recommendation for paps is every three years until the age of 65, providing that your paps are normal.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: supracervical hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Keeping the cervix: Some women choose to keep their cervix. The french have done this for years because they think it helps with sex. I have asked patients with cervix and without and both groups report excellent sex life after hysterectomy. Supracervical hysterectomies can be done open, laparoscopically and robotically.

Question 6

if you have a supracervical hysterectomy, what position is a patient in for pain later?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How the procedure is done is more important to pain levels than the actual procedure.  What i mean by this is whether you had an "open" procedure, with a larger incision, or a laparscopic procedure.  The less invasive approach, smaler incisions, have less discomfort after surgery.

Question 7

what's a supracervical hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Leaving in cervix: Some women choose to keep their cervix.  The french have done this for years because they think it helps with sex.  I have asked patients with cervix and without and both groups report excellent sex life after hysterectomy.  Supracervical hysterectomies can be done open, laparoscopically and robotically.

Question 8

why do some people choose a supracervical hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Supracervical hysterectomy is not a standard option nowadays since the cervix really plays no major rôle in the absence of the uterus. I don't know of anyone in my practice who specifically requested supracervical hysterectomy. It appears to be somewhat old practice.

Question 9

is a lsh( laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy) still a major surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Though the recovery may be much quicker, it is still a major surgery where you are put under general anesthesia and there are risks of major complications.

Question 10

is there a need for pap smears if supracervical hysterectomy done?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The pap smear is a test specifically designed to screen for abnormalities of the cervix.  If the cervix remains in place, you should continue with routine screening for cervical cancer or pre-cancer.

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