About Vaginal Hysterectomy
Key Highlights
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No external abdominal scar, as the uterus is removed through the vagina.Generally less post-operative pain and discomfort compared to abdominal surgery.Shorter hospital stay, typically 1-2 days.Faster overall recovery and return to normal activities.Lower risk of certain complications like wound infections or hernias.Often results in less blood loss during the procedure./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Symptomatic uterine fibroids causing pain, bleeding, or pressure.
- Uterine prolapse, where the uterus descends into or out of the vaginal canal.
- Abnormal uterine bleeding (menorrhagia, metrorrhagia) unresponsive to medication or other procedures.
- Chronic pelvic pain directly linked to uterine pathology.
- Adenomyosis (a condition where the uterine lining grows into the muscular wall).
- Precancerous conditions of the uterine lining (endometrial hyperplasia) or early-stage endometrial cancer in select cases.
- Recurrent endometrial polyps.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough pre-operative evaluation, including medical history, physical exam, and possibly a pelvic ultrasound.
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to stop blood thinners or supplements.
- Undergo pre-operative tests such as blood work, ECG, or chest X-ray as advised.
- You may be given a bowel preparation (enema or laxative) to empty the rectum.
- Fast (no food or drink) for 6-12 hours before the scheduled surgery time.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home and assist you during the initial recovery days.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding (hemorrhage) during or after surgery, potentially requiring a blood transfusion.
- Infection at the surgical site, in the urinary tract, or in the pelvis.
- Injury to nearby organs such as the bladder, ureters, or rectum.
- Formation of blood clots in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) which can travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism).
- Adverse reaction to anaesthesia.
- Early onset of menopausal symptoms if the ovaries are also removed (oophorectomy).
- Rare risk of vaginal cuff dehiscence (separation of the surgical closure at the top of the vagina).
Recovery & hospital stay
- Hospital stay is typically 1-2 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Vaginal bleeding or discharge is normal for several weeks; use sanitary pads, not tampons.
- Avoid heavy lifting (more than 5-10 kg), strenuous exercise, and sexual intercourse for 6-8 weeks.
- Manage pain with prescribed medications and use a pillow for support when coughing or sneezing.
- Gradually increase walking and light activities to promote circulation and healing.
- Attend all scheduled follow-up appointments to ensure proper healing.
- Contact your doctor immediately for signs of infection (fever, severe pain, foul-smelling discharge) or heavy bleeding.
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Typical hospital stay: 1-2 days
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Expected recovery time: 4-6 weeks
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering vaginal hysterectomy in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for vaginal hysterectomy in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform vaginal hysterectomy. MediFyr helps you compare obstetrics and gynaecologists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for vaginal hysterectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Vaginal Hysterectomy in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy.
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