{"product_id":"2940154113080","title":"Hysterectomy, (Removal of Uterus) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eHysterectomy is the surgery to remove the whole uterus.\u003cbr\u003eIt may be done through:\u003cbr\u003e1. Vaginal hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eA surgical cut in the vagina, and using a laparoscope\u003cbr\u003e2. Abdominal hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eA surgical cut in the belly (called open or abdominal)\u003cbr\u003e3. Laparoscopic hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eThree to four small surgical cuts in the belly and then using a laparoscope\u003cbr\u003e4. Robotic hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eThree to four small surgical cuts in the belly, in order to perform robotic surgery\u003cbr\u003eThe patient and the doctor will have to select which form of procedure is suitable.\u003cbr\u003eThe selection will be dependent on the medical history and the reason for the surgery.\u003cbr\u003eIt may be a choice if the patient does not want children, medicines do not work, or the patient cannot have any other interventions.\u003cbr\u003eThe main types of hysterectomy are.\u003cbr\u003e1. Total hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eDuring a total hysterectomy, the uterus (womb) and cervix (neck of the womb) is removed.\u003cbr\u003e2. Subtotal hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eA subtotal hysterectomy requires excising the main body of the uterus and leaving the cervix behind\u003cbr\u003e3. Total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy\u003cbr\u003eA total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy is a hysterectomy requiring removal of:\u003cbr\u003ea. The fallopian tubes (salpingectomy)\u003cbr\u003eb. The ovaries (oophorectomy)\u003cbr\u003e4. Radical hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eA radical hysterectomy is normally carried out to eliminate and treat cancer when other treatments such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy are not effective or have not succeeded.\u003cbr\u003eDuring the surgery, the body of the uterus and cervix is excised, along with:\u003cbr\u003ea. The fallopian tubes\u003cbr\u003eb. Part of the vagina\u003cbr\u003ec. Ovaries\u003cbr\u003ed. Lymph glands\u003cbr\u003ee. Fatty tissue\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent reasons for having a hysterectomy are:\u003cbr\u003e1. Heavy periods – which can be induced by fibroids\u003cbr\u003e2. Pelvic pain – which may be produced by endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), adenomyosis or fibroids\u003cbr\u003e3. Prolapse of the uterus\u003cbr\u003e4. Cancer of the uterus, ovaries or cervix\u003cbr\u003e5. Heavy menses\u003cbr\u003ePreoperative Details\u003cbr\u003e1. Stop smoking\u003cbr\u003e2. Eat a healthy, balanced diet\u003cbr\u003e3. Exercise regularly\u003cbr\u003e4. Lose weight\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may be requested to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs similar to these\u003cbr\u003ePostoperative Details\u003cbr\u003eFollowing surgery, the patient will be prescribed pain medicines.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may also have a tube, termed a catheter, passed into the bladder to pass urine.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient will be asked to move around as soon as possible following the surgery.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient may go back to a normal diet as soon as the patient can without inducing nausea and vomiting.\u003cbr\u003eThe duration that the patient stays in the hospital is dependent on the type of hysterectomy.\u003cbr\u003eThe patient can probably go home the next day when surgery is done through the vagina using a laparoscope or following robotic surgery.\u003cbr\u003eWhen a larger surgical incision in the abdomen is made, the patient may require staying in the hospital 1 to 2 days.\u003cbr\u003eFollowing a hysterectomy, the patient may have some temporary side effects:\u003cbr\u003e1. Bowel and bladder disturbances\u003cbr\u003eIt is advised that the patient drinks plenty of fluids and increases the fruit and fiber in the diet to help with the bowel and bladder movements.\u003cbr\u003e2. Vaginal discharge\u003cbr\u003eFollowing a hysterectomy, the patient will have some vaginal bleeding and discharge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAverage recovery times are:\u003cbr\u003eAbdominal hysterectomy: 4 to 6 weeks\u003cbr\u003eVaginal hysterectomy: 3 to 4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eRobot-assisted or total laparoscopic hysterectomy: 2 to 4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eA hysterectomy will cause menopause if the patient also have the ovaries removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Hysterectomy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Uterine Cancer\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Uterine Fibroid\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082649387248,"sku":"2940154113080","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154113080_p0.jpg?v=1764064429","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154113080","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}