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It is important to remember that you are not alone. In the U.S. there are over 600,000 hysterectomies performed each year, about 1,643 a day.

During this time of information gathering about your hysterectomy options, there are a few terms that are helpful to know about pelvic anatomy.

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove a woman’s uterus. Depending on the surgical approach and the woman’s symptoms, the ovaries, fallopian tubes and/or cervix may be removed as well. You should discuss with your physician what will be removed.

Ultimately, this is a question that can only be answered by you and your doctor. Often, a hysterectomy is an elective treatment, meaning there may be other options available to treat fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and heavy bleeding.

Abdominal hysterectomy (removal of the uterus and cervix through a large abdominal incision) is what people traditionally think of when they refer to a hysterectomy. However, with the development of advanced techniques and surgical equipment, less invasive hysterectomy options are readily available by selectively trained surgeons.

What type of hysterectomy do you suggest for my condition? Is it minimally invasive or an abdominal hysterectomy?

Dr. William von Almen, M.D., FACOG is an experienced minimally invasive gynecologic surgeon who has been in private practice for 28 years.

Finding a qualified surgeon can be difficult; to help you, most professional societies offer a 'Physician Finder' feature

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