Uterus Removal Surgery (Hysterectomy) in Ahmedabad

A doctor may recommend the surgical procedure, hysterectomy, for removal of the womb for different reasons. They are:

• A uterine fibroid which is causing pain, bleeding, or discomfort; Uterine prolapse, abnormal position of the vaginal canal; Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries; Endometriosis; Abnormal vaginal bleeding

The advanced surgical procedure that gives relief from heavy bleeding or pelvic pain is a hysterectomy. The procedure is minimally invasive and ensures minimal blood-loss. The patient is given general anesthesia during the treatment. Even after the surgery, the patient experiences minimal pain and can lead a quality life if all the precautions are taken.

If the uterus is removed, a woman can no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant. But the ovaries may develop some hormones. If both ovaries are excised during the hysterectomy, a woman may have other menopausal symptoms right away.

After the uterus removal treatment, you may need hormone replacement therapy. When both ovaries are removed, the body may exhibit the signs of surgical menopause. But you will find relief from the symptoms.

Uterus removal surgery is called hysterectomy in medical terminology. It’s a procedure to remove the uterus (womb). After undergoing this procedure, you will no longer get pregnant. Also, if you have not already gone through menopause, you will no longer have periods, regardless of your age. Hysterectomy is done to treat several diseases and conditions associated with the uterus.

A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus. During the process, the surgeon makes a small incision in the belly button and inserts a laparoscope (a medical instrument having a camera and light on one end). After that, the surgeon watches the images on the monitor screen with the help of a laparoscope and performs the surgery.

A vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina. During the process, the surgeon makes an incision above the vagina and removes the uterus.

A vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus through the vagina, and it takes around 2 hours to complete.

An abdominal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The surgeon makes an incision over the abdomen and removes the uterus during the process.

Typically, an abdominal hysterectomy takes around 1-2 hours to complete. It’s performed under the influence of general anesthesia.

During the total hysterectomy, the surgeon removes the whole uterus and cervix.

A radical hysterectomy is a surgical procedure during which the surgeon removes the whole uterus, tissue on the side of the uterus, the cervix, and the top part of the vagina. Generally, a radical hysterectomy is done when cancer is present.

Robotic-Assisted Radical Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy takes around 1-3 hours to complete. This surgery is performed under the influence of general anesthesia, and you will be hospitalized for at least one night so that your surgeon can monitor your healing progress. Most patients return to their regular daily routine within one week.

You may experience pain during sexual intercourse after a hysterectomy. To avoid the pain, you should follow the below-mentioned tips:-

• Wait for atleast 1-1.5 months before resuming your sexual life and consult your OBGYN for final clearance.
• If you face vaginal dryness, we suggest you use OTC lubricants or ask your OBGYN about vaginal PRP treatment.
• Care for your mental and emotional health
• Try hormone replacement therapy

If you experience pain even after recovery and trying all these tips, you should consult your doctor immediately.

Hysterectomy surgery also known as hysterectomy operation is called गर्भाशय-उच्छेदन, गर्भाशय का ऑपरेशन, बच्चेदानी का ऑपरेशन in Hindi.

• Blood loss and the risk of blood transfusion.
• Damage to surrounding areas, like bladder, urethra, blood vessels, and nerves.
• Blood clots in the legs or lungs
• Infection
• Side effects related to anesthesia

Typically, hysterectomy has a rare long-term risk of pelvic prolapse. However, women with several prior abdominal surgeries or a history of pelvic prolapse or pelvic relaxation may be more likely to develop pelvic prolapse again.

Within one week of hysterectomy, you can resume your daily routine. Complete recovery takes around 4-6 weeks. However, it depends on the type and method of hysterectomy, after-care tips you follow, and your general health.

Following hysterectomy, the remaining areas of the reproductive tract are separated from the abdominal cavity. Due to this, sperm has nowhere to go. So it’s eventually expelled from the body along with other normal vaginal secretions.

Hysterectomy is a major surgery that affects a woman physically and emotionally to a great extent. Because of the sensitive nature of hysterectomy, many men struggle with caring for and interacting with their wives post-hysterectomy. After a hysterectomy, the best advice for a husband is to simply continue treating his wife with love, respect, care, and attention.