Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal): Everything you need to know about the surgery
What is a hysterectomy? In a hysterectomy (from the ancient Greek hystera meaning uterus and ektome meaning to cut out), the uterus is removed either completely (total extirpation) or only partially (subtotal extirpation). The cervix remains intact. If the ovaries are also removed, this is referred to as hysterectomy with adnexa. Hysterectomy is one of … Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal): Everything you need to know about the surgery
