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An abdominal hysterectomy is a very common procedure which
accounts for most of the hysterectomies performed in the United States. Drs.
Armity and Grade, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, are experts in performing the
abdominal hysterectomy procedure.
With an abdominal hysterectomy, the surgeon will make an
incision in the abdomen through which the uterus and other reproductive organs
(if necessary) will be removed. Hysterectomies performed this way are easier for
the doctor because it leaves more room. An abdominal hysterectomy also requires
a longer recovery time.
A hysterectomy is the usual treatment for women with uterine,
ovarian, or cervical cancer; severe endometriosis; fibroid tumors that are
causing bleeding and other complications; or heavy, uncontrollable vaginal
bleeding. There are various types of abdominal hysterectomy procedures. The
types of abdominal hysterectomies are total, partial, and radical.
The total hysterectomy is the most common type of hysterectomy
performed. A total abdominal hysterectomy will involve the removal of the uterus
and cervix. A total abdominal hysterectomy is usually preformed to treat uterine
and/or cervical cancer.
A partial hysterectomy is another common type of hysterectomy
surgery which involves the removal of the uterus only. The partial abdominal
hysterectomy is commonly performed for abnormal bleeding, fibroids, and pelvic
pain.
Another type of abdominal hysterectomy is called a radical
hysterectomy. This type of hysterectomy is performed for advanced cases of
cervical or endometrial cancer, where the cancer has spread to the cervix. A
radical hysterectomy removes the uterus, cervix, ovaries, oviducts, fallopian
tubes, top part of the vagina, lymph nodes, and lymph channels. |
