Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

A laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to remove the uterus. Some of the most common reasons for undergoing a hysterectomy include uterine fibroids, severe vaginal bleeding, uterine prolapse, endometrioses, and/or chronic pelvic pain. A hysterectomy may also be performed to treat both cervical and uterine cancer.

Many women choose to have a laparoscopic hysterectomy over a traditional abdominal hysterectomy because it requires fewer incisions, which reduces the risk of both blood loss and infection. Additionally, a laparoscopic hysterectomy can be performed as an outpatient procedure, although most patients spend 1 night in the hospital for comfort. A traditional abdominal hysterectomy usually requires up to a 3-day stay in a hospital.

A laparoscopic hysterectomy is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure lasts 1-2 hours.

Recovery: Patients are expected to experience swelling and discomfort in the area for 1-2 weeks. We use dissolvable sutures which means no sutures will need to be removed and scarring typically fades after about a month. Any strenuous activity should be avoided for 6-8 weeks after surgery and sexual activity should be avoided for 10-12 weeks after the surgery.