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What is a hysterectomy?


Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It is done to treat gynecological conditions: birth complications, cancer or fibroids, endometriosis, or uterine bleeding that hasn't responded to other treatments.  An abdominal hyst is removal through a large incision made in the lower abdomen.