Hysterectomies Flashcards
1
Q
TOTAL HYSTERECTOMY
A
Cervix and uterus removed
2
Q
SUBTOTAL HYSTERECTOMY
A
Uterus removed, cervix left
3
Q
HYSTERECTOMY + BILATERAL SALPINGO-OOPHERECTOMY
A
Uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes removed
4
Q
RADICAL HYSTERECTOMY
A
Uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, upper vagina, associated pelvic ligaments, lymph nodes
5
Q
HYSTERECTOMY + PROPHYLACTIC BILATERAL SALPINGECTOMY
A
Removal of fallopian tubes with hysterectomy
6
Q
What are the indications for hysterectomy?
A
- HMB (When other options fail/elective)
- Pelvic pain
- Uterine prolapse
- Gynaecological malignancy
- Risk reducing surgery (NPCC or RRCA +ve)
7
Q
How can the procedure be done?
A
- Abdominal (via incision in abdomen)
- Vaginal (via incision through superior vagina)
- Laporoscopic
