A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. Hysterectomies are used to treat problems of the uterus, including fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic support problems, abnormal uterine ...

Certain women would be best served by having laparoscopy used during vaginal hysterectomy as it allows the rest of the abdomen to be carefully inspected during surgery. The procedure is performed ...

Hysterectomy is the second most common major surgical procedure performed in women worldwide and almost one in three women in the USA have undergone a hysterectomy by the age of 60 years.

She underwent an elective double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in 2012 before having a complete hysterectomy and oophorectomy to reduce her risk of developing ovarian cancer in 2015.