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Hysterectomy
Compare Your Treatment Options For Hysterectomy
| Total abdominal hysterectomy |
abdomen (4-6 inch incision) |
3-6 Days |
6 weeks |
| Vaginal hysterectomy |
vagina |
1-3 Days |
4 weeks |
| Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal (LAVH) hysterectomy |
vagina/navel tiny incisions in abdomen |
1-3 Days |
4 weeks |
| Laparoscopic supracervical (LSH) hysterectomy |
tiny incisions in abdomen/ navel (less than 1/4 inch) |
1 day or less |
6 days |
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Some Final Thoughts
The decision about which kind of hysterectomy to have is an important one. Remember, it's usually an elective procedure, not an emergency. Give yourself some time to thoroughly understand your options. Talk with your doctor.
Learning all you can - and asking questions about those issues that are most important to you - is the best way to feel confident that you are making the very best decision possible.
Understanding your treatment options is a big step toward taking control of your life. You've taken that first step. Now take the next one.
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