subtotal hysterectomy

hysterectomy /hys·ter·ec·to·my/ (-ek´tah-me) excision of the uterus.

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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.

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subtotal hysterectomy

n.

See supracervical hysterectomy.

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subtotal hysterectomy

Etymology: L, sub + totus + Gk, hystera, womb, extome, excision

the surgical removal of the body of the uterus without removing the cervix. See also supracervical hysterectomy, supravaginal hysterectomy.

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hysterectomy

surgical removal of the uterus.

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abdominal hysterectomy

that performed through the abdominal wall.

cesarean hysterectomy

cesarean section followed by removal of the uterus.

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.

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Patient discussion about subtotal hysterectomy.

Q. I have had a partial Hysterectomy 3 yrs. ago and I am now having menstrual bleeding what is wrong with me? since my hysterectomy I have had a few episodes of light vaginal bleeding, but for the past week I have had what I would consider a period and it wont stop, after a bowel movement it seems to be bright red and quite a lot of blood

A. i would go with brwnis65- go see your doctor stat. don't wait up for real damage! and if you have blood in your feces - that is not a good sign too, it needed to be checked up.