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So youâve been told you need surgery for a hysterectomy, also known as uterus removal. You are not alone; Hysterectomies are one of the most common types of surgery for women in the U.S. Having a hysterectomy can be an emotional and difficult journey, and many women feel a sense of loss afterwards, and worry about how their body will look and feel.
Vaginal hysterectomy is a procedure in which the uterus is surgically removed through the vagina. One or both ovaries and fallopian tubes may be removed during the procedure as well; removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes is called bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) (figure 1). vaginal approach may be used if the uterus is not greatly enlarged. Studies have shown that vaginal hysterectomy has fewer complications, requires a shorter hospital stay, and allows a faster recovery compared to removal of the uterus through an abdominal incision (abdominal hysterectomy).