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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.
Removal of as much of the tumor as possible; typically in preparation for chemotherapy, so thereâs less tumor to treat. Total hysterectomy. Removal of the uterus, including the cervix. Removal of the uterus, cervix, and part of the vagina; the ovaries, fallopian tubes, or nearby lymph nodes may also be removed. Unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Removal of one ovary and one fallopian tube. Removal of both ovaries and both fallopian tubes.