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Can i have an abdominal hysterectomy with epidural

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: Abdominal hysterectomy is frequently done under regional analgesia (epidural or spinal). If you are a candidate for a laparoscopic (with or without robotic assistance) hysterectomy, you could expect a quicker and easier recovery.

Dr Baez agreed

Answered 1/5/2019

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