What is Total vaginal hysterectomy?
Category: Surgeries
Generic name: Hysterectomy
A total vaginal hysterectomy is the removal of the body of the uterus or fundus, and cervix of the uterus; often called "complete". The removal of the organs is done via the vagina versus a surgical incision via the lower abdomen (total abdominal hysterectomy).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uterine fibroids | 7 | 2 | |
| Endometriosis | 4 | 4 | |
| Benign ovarian tumor | 1 | 0 | |
| Infected cyst | 1 | 1 | |
| Irregular menstrual periods | 1 | 1 | |
| Necrotizing uterine fibroids | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Total vaginal hysterectomy
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General body pain | 1 | |
| Hot flashes | 1 |
Duration
Stopped having Total vaginal hysterectomy
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 18 |
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