Hysterectomy

Practicing since 2020 gynecologist Lauren Spoo MD, of Lauren Spoo & Associates in Houston, Texas, provides a compassionate bedside manner while applying advanced techniques and technologies in the operating room.

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Reasons for Hysterectomy?

Hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus. It is a very common type of surgery for women in the US, and is used to treat many women’s health conditions such as: • Uterine fibroids (most common reason for hysterectomy) • Endrometriosis • Pelvic support problems (such as uterine prolapse) • Abnormal uterine bleeding • Chronic pelvic pain • Gynecologic cancer

How Hysterectomy is Done?

A hysterectomy can be done in different ways: through the vagina, through the abdomen, or with laparoscopy. The choice will depend on why you’re having the surgery and other factors.

Types of Hysterectomy?

Total Hysterectomy - the uterus, Fallopian tubes, and cervix are all removed.

Supracervical Hysterectomy - the upper part of the uterus is removed, but the cervix is left in place.

Vaginal Hysterectomy - the uterus and cervix are removed along with the structures around the uterus.

The removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed at the time of hysterectomy.

• There are different types of hysterectomy: