Understanding a Hysterectomy
Elizabeth Howell, MD, practices at McKee Medical Center.
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Text: Elizabeth Howell, MD - OB/GYN McKee Medical Center
Audio: “I’m Doctor Elizabeth Howell, an OB/GYN at McKee Medical Center.”
Text: 1 in 4 women require a Hysterectomy by age 60
Audio: “In this country, one in four women will require a hysterectomy by age 60…”
Text: 600,000 women annually
Audio: “…with about 600,000 women undergoing the procedure annually.”
Text: Heavy bleeding, Fibroid tumors, Endometriosis, Remove cancerous tissue
Audio: “A hysterectomy may be necessary to stop heavy bleeding caused by fibroid tumors or endometriosis or to remove cancer or potentially cancerous tissue.”
Text: 3 to 4 day hospital stay, pain and scarring, 6 to 8 week recovery
Audio: “In the past, hysterectomy has resulted in a three to four-day hospital stay, a great deal of pain and scarring and a six to eight-week recovery. Recent technological advancements…”
Text: Smaller instruments, Less invasive, Faster recovery, Reduced pain & scarring
Audio: “…such as smaller surgical instruments, have made the procedure less invasive, resulting in faster recovery and reduced pain and scarring.”
Text: Laporoscopic Super Cervical Hysterectomy
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Audio: “One of the newest procedures is the laparoscopic super cervical hysterectomy.”
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Audio: “Three small incisions are made in the abdomen through which a laparoscope and surgical instruments are inserted.”
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Audio: “The uterus can then be removed through these small incisions. The biggest benefit of this procedure…”
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Audio: “…is that the woman can be back to her regular activities within a few weeks. Leaving the cervix intact…”
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Audio: “…maintains the body’s natural support system. This may decrease risk for future prolapse as well as decreasing risk for vaginal scarring which can cause pain during intercourse.”
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Audio: “If needed, the cervix can be removed through the laparoscopic methods as well.”
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Audio: “These patients will still benefit from a better recovery though they will need to maintain light activities for six weeks.”
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