Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. Reasons for this surgery may include, but are not restricted to, chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, uterine fibroids, and uterine cancer. A hysterectomy may occur through an abdominal or a vaginal incision.


Review Date: 04/13/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by J. Gordon Lambert, M.D., Associate Medical Director; G. Eric Morgan, MS3; RxRemedy.


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