A hysterectomy can resolve many different gynecological issues. The professional practitioners at Marina OB/GYN in Marina Del Rey, Hawthorne, South Gate, Long Beach, Torrance/ Gardena, Carson & East Los Angeles, CA have the skill set to perform a hysterectomy after considering all conservative options first. Book an appointment through the website or call the location nearest you today to learn more.

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What is a hysterectomy?

You can have a partial or total hysterectomy, which is a surgical procedure to remove some or all of your reproductive organs, which include your:

  • Uterus
  • Both ovaries (oophorectomy)
  • Fallopian tubes
  • Cervix

The medical team at Marina OB/GYN evaluates your condition and offers several different types of hysterectomies based on your specific, unique needs.

When is a hysterectomy procedure needed?

A hysterectomy treats a number of gynecological issues, including:

  • Pelvic pain
  • Endometriosis
  • Fibroids
  • Heavy vaginal bleeding
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease
  • Cancer of the uterus, cervix, or ovaries

Your provider at Marina OB/GYN considers the most conservative methods of treatment before determining that a hysterectomy is the best choice. However, if other treatments don’t work, then a hysterectomy can resolve your issues.

During your consultation, your practitioner talks about what the surgery involves and helps you understand what the permanent removal of your organs can mean for you. They work with you to make the right decision for you.

What can I expect during a hysterectomy?

Depending on your condition, your hysterectomy options include:

Open incision

Also known as an abdominal hysterectomy, this surgery involves making a cut on your abdominal wall, exposing the blood vessels and ligaments that surround your uterus. Next, they separate your abdominal muscles from your uterus and remove it. Once removed, they close your incision. This type of surgery requires several nights in the hospital for close monitoring. You can also expect your recovery to last up to six weeks.

Vaginal

Your provider inserts a surgical tool into your vagina to separate your uterus from the surrounding ligaments. They then remove your uterus and cervix through an incision made at the top of your vagina, and then they suture the incision closed.

Though this is a less invasive approach, and your recovery only lasts 3-4 weeks, it’s not always an option.

Robot Hysterectomy

During this surgery, your surgeon makes very small incisions in your abdominal area and inserts slender instruments. Then, your doctor maneuvers the surgical tools with robotic arms controlled by a computer. This is the least invasive and most technilogicaly advanced method of all hysterectomies, which offers many benefits, including minimal incisions, less pain, fewer side effects, reduced recovery time, and drasticly reduced side effect or possible complications.  This surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, which means you will be discharged home on the day of surgery so you can recover in the comfort of your own home.

If you have symptoms or gynecological conditions or concerns thatn you feel might require a hysterectomy, schedule an evaluation with one the highly experienced experts Marina OB/GYN team. Call or book an appointment online today.

Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

During your surgery, your Marina ObGyn surgeon makes very small incisions in your abdominal area and insterts slender instruments.  Like robotic surgery, this is the lease invasive method of all hysterectomies, which offers many benefits, including mininmal incision, less pain, fewer side effects, reduced recovery times, and drasticly reduced side effect or possible complications.  This surgery is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, which means you will be discharged home on the day of surgery so you can recover in the comfort of your own home.

If you have symptoms or gynecological conditions or concerns thatn you feel might require a hysterectomy, schedule an evaluation with one the highly experienced experts Marina OB/GYN team. Call or book an appointment online today.

 

Open incision

Also known as an abdominal hysterectomy, this surgery involves making a cut on your abdomin similar to a c section scar, exposing the pelvic organs and giving access to the uterus for its  removal.   Once the uterus is removed, they close your incision. This type of surgery requires a 1-2 night stay in the hospital for close monitoring. You can also expect your recovery to last up to six weeks.