Hysterectomy Surgery in Jaipur
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus. It is recommended when fibroids, adenomyosis, heavy bleeding, prolapse or cancer cannot be managed by less invasive means. Dr. Vibha Chaturvedi Sharma performs hysterectomy laparoscopically wherever it is clinically safe, so recovery is measured in days rather than weeks.
When a hysterectomy is recommended
- Large or multiple uterine fibroids causing heavy bleeding, anaemia or pressure symptoms.
- Adenomyosis producing severe period pain and heavy flow that has not responded to medication.
- Uterine prolapse, persistent abnormal bleeding, or precancerous and cancerous changes.
- A hysterectomy is only advised once fertility-preserving options such as myomectomy have been properly considered.
Types of hysterectomy
- Total hysterectomy removes the uterus and cervix, and is the most common approach.
- Subtotal hysterectomy removes the uterus but leaves the cervix in place.
- Radical hysterectomy is reserved for gynaecological cancers and removes surrounding tissue as well.
- The ovaries are retained wherever possible, particularly in younger women, to avoid surgical menopause.
Laparoscopic versus open surgery
- Laparoscopic hysterectomy uses a few keyhole incisions instead of one large abdominal cut.
- Blood loss is lower, infection risk is reduced, and hospital stay is typically a single night rather than five to seven days.
- Scarring is minimal and most patients resume light activity within a week and normal routine in three to four weeks.
- Open surgery is still the safer choice in a minority of cases, and that judgement is made honestly at consultation.
What recovery looks like
- Expect mild abdominal soreness and light vaginal spotting for one to two weeks.
- Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise and intercourse for six weeks.
- A review appointment at two weeks and again at six weeks confirms that healing is on track.
Hysterectomy Surgery — frequently asked questions
Will I go into menopause after a hysterectomy?
Not if your ovaries are preserved. Removing the uterus alone stops periods but does not cause menopause, because the ovaries continue producing hormones. Menopause only follows immediately if both ovaries are removed.
How long does recovery take after a laparoscopic hysterectomy?
Most patients are discharged within 24 hours, return to light work in 7 to 10 days, and are back to full normal activity in about four weeks. Open surgery takes noticeably longer.
Are there alternatives to a hysterectomy?
Often yes. Depending on the diagnosis, medication, hormonal IUD, uterine artery embolisation or a laparoscopic myomectomy may be suitable. These are discussed before surgery is recommended.
