Why do a Supracervical hysterectomy?
Supracervical hysterectomy is often used when less invasive treatments have not been successful in treating endometriosis, uterine fibroids, uterine prolapse, chronic pelvic pain, and abnormal uterine bleeding. A supracervical hysterectomy may also be preferred for certain urogynecologic procedures.
What are the benefits of having a Supracervical hysterectomy?
The advantages of a LSH (in comparison to a TLH) are:
- Leaving the cervix intact maintains normal anatomical support of the pelvis.
- Leaving the cervix intact helps preserve sexual function.
- Leaving the cervix intact allows for a quicker postoperative recovery in comparison to the total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH).
What does a Supracervical hysterectomy mean?
A supracervical hysterectomy is the removal of the upper part of the uterus leaving the cervix behind. A total hysterectomy is the removal of the uterus and cervix. A total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is the removal of the uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes (salpingo) and ovaries (oophor).
What are the disadvantages of having a hysterectomy?
The disadvantages of Hysterectomy involves risk associated with abdominal hysterectomy surgery. Premature menopause associated with long-term health risks which may include premature death, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, neurologic disease and so on.
What does total and supracervical hysterectomy mean?
Total Hysterectomy (“hyster” means uterus, “ectomy” means to remove) is the removal of the uterine body and cervix. Partial, Subtotal, Supracervical Hysterectomy is removal of the uterine body and the patient keeps the cervix. “Total” hysterectomy makes no statement regarding the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
Do you have cyclic vaginal bleeding after a supracervical hysterectomy?
Women considering a supracervical hysterectomy should be counselled that they may continue experiencing cyclic vaginal bleeding following the surgery. (I-B). 6. Women must be advised that they require routine cytological screening following a supracervical hysterectomy.
Is the cervix removed in a total hysterectomy?
Total Hysterectomy (“hyster” means uterus, “ectomy” means to remove) is the removal of the uterine body and cervix. Partial, Subtotal, Supracervical Hysterectomy is removal of the uterine body and the patient keeps the cervix.
What are the risks of a laparoscopic hysterectomy?
Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH) has been associated with a shorter operating time, decreased trauma, and less technical difficulty.9However, a small proportion of these patients continue to have cyclical bleeding until menopause,10–14and there is a small risk of developing cervical cancer if the cervix is retained.