What Is A Laparoscopic Hysterectomy?

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is a procedure in which the patient’s womb (uterus) is removed surgically. The uterus is an important part of the female reproductive system where the fertilized egg develops and grows into a fetus (baby). Therefore after hysterectomy, pregnancy is not possible. Depending on the condition affecting the patient, the doctor may remove the patient’s ovaries and fallopian tube as well.

Reasons For Performing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy:

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy is usually performed to treat the following conditions: Adenomyosis: Adenomyosis is a common disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the womb grows inside the muscular walls of the womb. The resultant extra tissue leads to a painful menstrual cycle and pelvic pain. This disease is also known as uterine endometriosis.

This happens because the muscles & ligaments which normally keep the uterus in the pelvic area weaken and get stretched. This condition can happen at any age but is more common in postmenopausal women who have experienced difficult delivery & labor during one or more pregnancies. Other conditions:

• Cervical cancer
• Uterine cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)