Question 1

what is subtotal hysterectomy?

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Top part of uterus: A subtotal (or partial, supracervical) hysterectomy removes part of the uterus (the fundus or body) and leaves the cervix in place. A total (complete) hysterectomy is the removal of the whole uterus(body of the uterus as well as the cervix).The removal ovaries is a separate procedure (oophorectomy). Removing everything is a total hysterectomy and a bilateral salpingo (tubes)-oophorectomy.

Question 2

are there alternatives to a hysterectomy?

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Yes, many: Depending on what sx you are trying to alleviate, there are many options, including:
Medications that decrease bleeding
Hormones that decrease bleeding or can shrink the uterus
Hysteroscopic procedures that are done through the vagina in office or surgery center for bleeding or fibroids in endometrial cavity
IR procedures that block bloodflow to uterus&amp;shrinks it
Ultrasound energy to shrink, etc.

Question 3

what are the complications of a hysterectomy?

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Infection  bleeding: Hysterectomies have a low risk of complications. Infections in the abdominal wall, urine, or vaginal cuff sometimes occur. Bleeding into the wound or significant vaginal bleeding is less common. Very rarely, serious complications occur including intraoperative bleeding, injury to the intestine or urinary tract, or blood clot in the legs or to the lungs.

Question 4

any risks with davinci supracercival hysterectomy?

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As with any surgery.: Supracervical hysterectomy means removal of the uterus above the cervix. Da vinci is a tool that allows difficult surgeries to be done through small incisions. Complications of any surgery involve, bleeding, infection, organ injury, and anesthetic risks. None of these are common in the hands of an experienced surgeon and team.

Question 5

what are the reasons most hysterectomies are performed?

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Bleeding & pain: Most hysterectomies are done when other methods fail to alleviate symptoms like abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain.  Enlarged uterus, fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis are some common causes of those symptoms.  Hysterectomis are also done for cancerous conditions and sometimes in conjunction with pelvic relaxation corrective surgery.

Question 6

what is a sub total hysterectomy?

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In a subtotal: hysterectomy the uterus is removed but the cervix and supporting tissues are left intact.

Question 7

could you have laser hysterectomy?

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Yes: The use of laser technology in performing hysterectomy is not common.  Their are many methods of performing a minimally invasive or laparoscopic hysterectomy that are just as effective and safer than laser.  The vast majority of hysterectomies performed can be performed through tiny laparoscopic incisions.

Question 8

what is keyhole hysterectomy surgery?

Accepted Answer

Laparscopic  surgery: Basically   3-4 small incisions  are made in  the   abdomen ( one being  in  the  belly button area) . The  abdomen  is inflated with carbon dioxide  and  a  laparascope  is inserted   as  well  as  other instruments  and   the hysterectomy  is  performed that  way.

Question 9

anyone know what is a total hysterectomy?

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Removing uterus: Total hysterectomy refers to taking the uterus with the cervix.  If you leave the cervix behind it is a sub-total hysterectomy.

Question 10

what are the side effects of hysterectomy?

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Depends on: What type of hysterec, the reason it is being done and your body condition, your gyn should discuss all of that with you before hand and have u sign a consent form if you are going to have surgery and your gyn can discuss all of this with you before the surgery as u may not want to have it, after the discussion depending on your circumstances.

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