Suggested questions to ask your doctor

• 1. What type of hysterectomy do you suggest for my condition? Is it minimally invasive or an abdominal hysterectomy?
• a. If you are suggesting an abdominal hysterectomy, why is a minimally invasive not appropriate?
• b. If you are suggesting a minimally invasive hysterectomy, what type of procedure would you recommend?
• 2. Which organs (cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries) will be removed during the procedure and why?
• 3. Will I have any scars after the surgery? If so, where will they be located and how big will they be?
• 4. How many of these procedures have you performed?
• 5. If you were performing a minimally invasive procedure, what types of unexpected things would lead to an abdominal hysterectomy? How many times have you had to convert from a minimally invasive procedure to an abdominal procedure?
• 6. What are the risks associated with abdominal hysterectomy? What are the risks associated with minimally invasive procedures?
• 7. How long will I need to stay in the hospital?
• 8. When can I return to my normal activities:
• a. Work or School?
• b. Exercise?
• c. Sexual Activity?
• 9. When can I expect to be fully recovered?
• 10. Do I need to anticipate any changes after surgery?
• 11. What do I need to do to prepare for surgery?

References:

Source

http://www.aagl.org/topics

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