Vaginal removal of the uterus
The essence of vaginal uterine removal is to perform surgery through an incision in the upper third of the vagina. The advantages of this method are the patient's rapid return to normal life, a short recovery period, and little blood loss. Vaginal removal of the uterus is suitable for women who have already given birth, as well as for those whose uterus is physiologically small.The intervention is performed under general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia.
Reasons
Vaginal removal of the uterus may be prescribed to the patient for the following reasons:
- fibroids;
- extensive endometriosis;
- prolapse or prolapse of the uterus;
- bleeding associated with endometrial diseases;
- benign neoplasms of the ovaries;
- adenomyosis;
- cervical dysplasia;
- oncological diseases.
Before performing this operation, the doctor evaluates the patient's general well-being, collects an anamnesis, focusing on chronic diseases, previous operations, and prescribes a standard package of blood, urine, and other tests.
Complications and rehabilitation
Vaginal removal of the uterus is a complex procedure that can lead to a number of complications such as vaginal wall prolapse, pain, urinary incontinence, atypical discharge, and menopausal symptoms.
It is worth noting that complications can occur both immediately after the intervention and after some time. However, most often, they all respond to conservative treatment.
Rehabilitation after vaginal removal of the uterus can be divided into two stages: early and late.
The first is the appointment of special medications that can significantly alleviate the patient's condition, as well as nutrition correction. It is extremely important during this period to restore intestinal motility and saturate the woman's body with iron, which increases hemoglobin.
The late stage also includes a proper balanced diet, as well as a temporary withdrawal from sexual activity. At this time, the patient is strictly forbidden to strain the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall and pelvis.
