Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus and cervix with or without the ovaries. A small incision is made in the navel through which a tiny camera is inserted.
Heavy menstrual bleeding (previously called Menorrhagia) is a condition where a woman can have heavier than normal bleeding or the duration of her periods can be longer than normal. It is very rare that a woman becomes anemic but feeling tired, getting dehydrated are common symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding. To read more on heavy menstrual bleeding and its causes, please visit our article ‘Heavy menstrual bleeding (Menorrhagia) – causes’.
When you present yourself with the symptoms such as vaginal bleeding after menopause, bleeding in between periods, pain in lower abdominal region, your doctor will start with a series of questions followed by physical examination and then depending on the observations, he/she may ask for other tests such as biopsy, CT scan etc.
Endometrial cancer refers to the growth of cancer cells in the endometrial layer. Endometrial cancer is sometimes referred to as Uterine Cancer or uterus cancer. There are other types of cancers that can form in the uterus (such as uterine sarcoma) but they are less common compared to endometrial cancer.
Myomectomy procedure involves removal of fibroids. Once the fibroids are removed, they won’t grow back but there is a possibility of fibroids growing in different region. Myomectomy gets rid of the symptoms in about 90% of women. 33% of women who undergo Myomectomy will need another surgery, typically in next 5 years as the fibroids return, in different places. Hysterectomy is a procedure where the uterus is removed, giving no possibility of fibroids re-growth.
Surgical options for Uterine Fibroids Fibroids are benign (not cancerous) lumps that form in the uterus or on the uterus or in the tissues surrounding the uterus. They vary in size and the number of fibroid tumours can vary from patient to patient. Many times, small fibroids don’t bother much but when they start showing…
FAQs on Laparoscopic Treatment What preparations will be needed prior to a laparoscopic surgery? Any investigations or consultations arranged at the preoperative consultation should have been completed, to make sure there are no medical conditions that may cause a problem during the surgery. Patients should not eat or drink anything after midnight on the night…
10 Conditions when your gynecologist advise hysterectomy Hysterectomy – the procedure where the uterus/womb, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix etc are removed depending on the need and what type of hysterectomy is being performed. Did you know that Hysterectomy is the 2 nd most common surgery performed on women after Cesarean delivery? Ever thought under what…
