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A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure in which the uterus is removed. Reasons for a hysterectomy are uterine fibroids, abnormal vaginal bleeding, cervical dysplasia, endometriosis, or cancer. There are a variety of surgical techniques for performing hysterectomies, which include: vaginal, total, laparoscopy-assisted vaginal (LAVH), supracervical, laparoscopic supracervical, radical, and oophorectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. Complications include infection, pain, and bleeding. The type of hysterectomy performed is dependant upon the woman and the reason for the procedure.

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Fallopian Tube Removal
Laparoscopic Supra Cervical Hysterectomy
Laparoscopy-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy
Oophorectomy
Ovary Removal
Partial Hysterectomy
Radical Hysterectomy
Salpingo-Oophorectomy
Supracervical Hysterectomy
Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
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