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complete hysterectomy

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hysterectomy /hys·ter·ec·to·my/ (-ek´tah-me) excision of the uterus.
abdominal hysterectomy  that performed through the abdominal wall.
cesarean hysterectomy  cesarean section followed by removal of the uterus.
complete hysterectomy  total h.
partial hysterectomy  subtotal h.
radical hysterectomy  excision of the uterus, upper vagina, and parametrium.
subtotal hysterectomy  that in which the cervix is left in place.
total hysterectomy  that in which the uterus and cervix are completely excised.
vaginal hysterectomy  that performed through the vagina.

complete hysterectomy
Total hysterectomy Gynecology Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix, but not the adnexae–ovaries and fallopian tubes. See TAH-BSO.


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If I had a complete hysterectomy to also remove the troublesome, cyst-prone ovaries I'd go into instant menopause and be faced with the decision whether to take potentially harmful hormone replacement therapy.
 
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