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I recently had a laproscopic supracervical hysterectomy. during the procedure, is the cervix sealed?

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Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sometimes: Sometimes the cervix is stitched or cauterized. It depends on your doctors preference.

Answered 12/13/2018

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