What is Hysterectomy (Da Vinci)?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: Hysterectomy
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. A da Vinci hysterectomy is performed by creating small incisions, and is much less invasive than traditional hysterectomy, which require abdominal incisions.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine fibroids | 12 | 7 | |
| Endometriosis | 11 | 4 | |
| Adenomyosis | 3 | 0 | |
| Endometrial cancer | 3 | 2 | |
| Uterine cancer | 3 | 1 | |
| Ovarian cyst | 2 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hysterectomy (Da Vinci)
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 2 | |
| Abdominal adhesions | 1 | |
| Abdominal cramps | 1 | |
| Decreased appetite | 1 | |
| Decreased sex drive (libido) | 1 | |
| Fever | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Hysterectomy (Da Vinci)
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 31 |
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