Hysterectomy
Description
Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the Uterus (womb). The most common means of performing an Hysterectomy is to remove the Uterus through a cut in the lower abdomen. Less commonly it is performed by removing the Uterus through a cut in the top of the Vagina. Surgery lasts for between one and two hours and is performed under a general Anaesthetic.
Prevalence
Approximately 20% of women have an Hysterectomy at some point in their life.
Most Hysterectomies are performed when a woman is aged between 40 and 50.
Reasons For Hysterectomy
Immune System
Some Hysterectomies are performed to remove tumours (e.g. Cancer - Ovaries, Cancer - Cervix or Cancer involving the Fallopian Tubes).
Sexual System (female)
Some Hysterectomies are performed as a solution to Endometriosis.
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