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Hysterectomy is removal of uterus alone. Total hyst is uterus and cervix. oopherectomy is removal of one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) ovaries. Salpingo is removal of fallopian tubes either one or both
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt have some advantages. First, it to some extend prevent vault prolapse, which is a not so rare late complication of hysterectomy. Second, the cervix is rich in mucous glands which help much in vaginal lubrication. Lesser bladder injury during surgery, prevention of vaginal shortening etc are other advantages.
But be sure to have your PAP done before and regularly after surgery. It is very important.
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∙ 10y agoThis will depend on the reason for surgery. If Cervical cancer is suspected then a recommendation to remove the cervix may be made. If smear tests are normal then there may be no need to remove this although many women decide to have the cervix removed at the same time as the uterus to avoid cancer or the worry of it.
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∙ 15y agoIn a Total Hysterectomy, yes. You can have a Subtotal Hysterectomy and not have the cervix removed.
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∙ 12y agoNot always, sometimes a supracervical hysterectomy can be performed if you are concerned about vault prolapse.
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∙ 12y agoYes your cervix is removed, during a total hysterectomy.
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∙ 14y agoyes the appendix is removed
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∙ 11y agoNo, that's stupid.
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How can you find out if you had your cervix removed during your hysterectomy?
ask your doctor or surgeon
Is there a hormonal imbalance after a hysterectomy when only the uterus and cervix was removed?
.......ok sure!
Should you bleed after total hysterectomy an cervix an both ovaries removed?
no but sometimes i do
Will you still have menses if you had a total hysterectomy?
As uterus and cervix have been removed then there should be no bleeding.
What is removed during a partial hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy = uterus. Total hysterectomy = uterus and cervix. Salpingo = fallopian tube. oopherectomy = ovary. Therefore just a hysterectomy would be removal of uterus alone and a Total hysterectomy with salpingo oopherectomy (bilateral) is everything.
What do you mean by Hysterectomy?
Hysterectomy is removal of uterus. Total hysterectomy is removal of uterus and cervix. If fallopian tubes and ovaries removed as well this is a salpingo oopherectomy (bilateral = both- unilateral one). So a total hysterectomy with salpingo oopherectomy is the uterus,cervix,fallopian tubes and ovaries
Total abdominal hysterectomy?
If total then it is where the uterus and cervix of female is removed by incision through the stomach so that surgeon can access the abdominal cavity. If just a hysterectomy then it is only the uterus removed.
What happends to Ovaria that were not removed from a Hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is only the removal of the uterus, A total hysterectomy also removes the cervix. The ovaries if not taken out (oopherectomy) will remain and function as normal until menopause.
What will happen if no pap smear after hysterectomy?
If you had your cervix removed during hysterectomy, and if the hysterectomy was not done for pap problems, there is no need for pap smear after hysterectomy in most women. Contact your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Do one have to go for a smear after a hysterectomy?
Unless your cervix was removed at the time of your hysterectomy then YES as the purpose of the smear is to find cancerous cervical cells before cancer sets in.
Can a woman see her periods after partially hysterectomy?
It depends on whether or not her uterus and cervix were removed, if so then no she should not menstruate.
What is a vaginal vault?
A vaginal vault is formed when a woman has a hysterectomy. It is the open space that is made after the vagina and cervix are removed.
