Molly Andrews

Handbook of Hysterectomy Molly Andrews

Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of the uterus. It may also be applied for the removal of the ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes and their surrounding structures. Hysterectomy can be total or partial. When the ovaries are removed, a woman loses her ability to bear children with associated changes to the hormonal balance. It is therefore a procedure that is performed only when other treatment modalities are not available. Hysterectomy is recommended as a treatment for intractable reproductive/uterine system conditions, such as severe endometriosis, vaginal prolapse and chronic pelvic pain. It may also be performed postpartum in order to resolve excessive obstetrical hemorrhage, or remove placenta percreta or placenta praevia. The surgical procedure of oophorectomy is often performed with hysterectomy in order to decrease the risk of ovarian cancer. This book outlines the principles and techniques of hysteretomy in detail. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the modern methods of performing hysterectomy. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in gynecology at various levels.