Intraoperative Imaging Blog

Every year, it is estimated that hundreds of thousands of women undergo the surgical procedure of a hysterectomy. A hysterectomy is the partial, or total, removal of the female reproductive organs.

This procedure is performed at the suggestion of a medical professional due to various reasons regarding the reproductive health of the female patient.

1. Indications
Surgery may be required if treatment for malignancies fails. The immediate and long-term effects can be minimal to life changing.

2. Post Surgery
Providing there are no injuries to the surrounding organs, a woman will experience some pain and discomfort. Recovery time varies, but normal activities are expected to resume in about six weeks.

3. Complications
Some patients experience serious complications that can happen include hemorrhage, infection, renal failure, stroke, and heart attack. Precautions are taken in the event any of these would occur. Readmore…

A hysterectomy is a type of surgery where a woman has her uterus removed from her body. A doctor can perform a hysterectomy either through your vagina or through your abdomen.

The normal route is through your vagina, but if severe swelling or another condition exists, the surgeon will remove the organ through your abdominal cavity.

Reasons for the Surgery
Hysterectomies treat many conditions. Most reasons for the procedure are life-threatening or extremely painful, and they may include endometriosis, fibroids or gynecological cancer.

Risks
The chances of complications from the surgery are rare, but some women have allergies to the anesthesia, excessive bleeding or infections. Readmore…