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Do you know the
difference between an open surgery and a minimally invasive procedure (MIP) for
a hysterectomy?
With an open
surgery, the surgeon creates a large incision in order to gain access inside the
body, view the patient’s internal organs and have more room to work. Typically,
this type of surgical procedure is called an “open procedure.” Total abdominal
hysterectomy (TAH) open procedure is the most commonly performed hysterectomy
and the most invasive.
The total vaginal hysterectomy in Arizona requires an incision near the top of
the vagina. Through this small incision, the uterus is cut and then removed
through the vagina. With a vaginal hysterectomy, there is reduced scarring
because of the smaller incisions, less blood loss and the reduced risk of
infection, minimized trauma to the muscles and surrounding tissues, and a
shorter hospital and recovery time.
The following table compares
differences in average length of hospital stay and typical recovery time for the
traditional hysterectomy and a total vaginal hysterectomy in Arizona.
| Procedure |
Surgical
Approach |
Hospital
Stay (days) |
Recovery
Weeks |
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(Traditional) Abdominal Hysterectomy |
Abdominal |
2
- 3 |
6 |
| (Traditional)
Vaginal Hysterectomy |
Vaginal |
1 - 2 |
4 - 6 |
Drs. Armity Simon and Patricia
Grade can help you make an informed decision based on your medical history about
a total vaginal hysterectomy in Arizona.
Contact us today and let us help you restore your good health and well
being.
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