A member asked:

When a complete hysterectomy is done what happens to the new void that is now in the belly where the uterus was?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Bowel: Your intestines will fill the space, do not worry.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

There is no void.: The bowel that normally surrounds the uterus takes over that space.

Answered 1/5/2019

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