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Risks
By Mayo Clinic staffHysterectomy is generally very safe, but with any major surgery comes the risk of complications.
Risks associated with abdominal hysterectomy include:
- Blood clots
- Infection
- Excessive bleeding
- Adverse reaction to anesthesia
- Damage to your urinary tract, bladder, rectum or other pelvic structures during surgery, which may require further surgical repair
- Early onset of menopause
- Rarely, death
References
- Stovall TG, et al. Abdominal hysterectomy. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed Feb. 5, 2010.
- Schorge JO, et al. Surgeries for benign gynecologic conditions. In: Schorge JO, et al. Williams Gynecology. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2008. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=3166442. Accessed Feb. 12, 2010.
- Wieslander CK, et al. Therapeutic gynecologic procedures. In: DeCherney AH, et al. Current Diagnosis & Treatment Obstetrics & Gynecology. 10th ed. New York, N.Y.: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2007. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=2391387. Accessed Feb. 12, 2010.
- Hysterectomy. American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. http://www.acog.org/publications/patient_education/bp008.cfm. Accessed Feb. 12, 2010.
- Hysterectomy: Frequently asked questions. National Women's Health Information Center. http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/hysterectomy.cfm. Accessed Feb. 12, 2010.
- About hysterectomy. American College of Surgeons. http://www.facs.org/public_info/operation/hysterectomy.pdf. Accessed Feb. 12, 2010.
- Baggish MS. Total and subtotal abdominal hysterectomy. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2005;19:333.
- Rannestad T. Hysterectomy: Effects on quality of life and psychological aspects. Best Practice & Research Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2005;19:419.
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