Category: Hysterectomy

What is minimally invasive hysterectomy recovery like? Expect less pain, less blood loss, and a faster recovery. Sound good? In addition, surgeons will have more precision, dexterity, and control as they utilize the da Vinci surgical system found in hospitals worldwide. In fact, more women choose the da Vinci surgical system for minimally invasive hysterectomy surgery than conventional laparoscopic surgery or vaginal surgery. Let’s find out why.

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Each year almost 600K hysterectomies are performed. It is a surgery to remove the uterus. Afterward patients won’t be able to become pregnant, and they will no longer have their period. Depending on the reason for the surgery, your surgeon may also remove the fallopian tubes and the ovaries. That’s a lot of surgeries, so for what reasons is a hysterectomy performed?

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A hysterectomy is an unnatural jolt into menopause. It is very different from natural menopause which occurs on its own and at its own pace. Natural menopause slowly reduces the hormone estrogen whereas a hysterectomy, especially one in which the ovaries are removed, curtails estrogen immediately. This is a game changer for women. Let’s learn more about surgical menopause and the importance of hormone replacement therapy after a hysterectomy.

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