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What's the main difference between a total and partial hysterectomy?
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Cervix: A partial hysterectomy leaves the cervix.
Answered 10/3/2015
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No advantage: A partial leaves the cervix and some claim this helps maintain sexual function. This is not true, 1) there are only pain fibers in the cervix, 2) a french study randomized women b/w the two groups and found no difference. The cervix may bleed and will necessitate more frequent pap smears than if it is removed.
Answered 11/26/2013
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