Hysterectomy

Hysterectomy

News: The Ministry of Health has communicated with all relevant parties, urging them to collaborate in addressing the issue of unnecessary hysterectomies performed by specific medical institutions.

About:
 Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus, and sometimes surrounding organs and tissues. There are 3 types of Hysterectomy:
 Total hysterectomy - The entire uterus, including the cervix, is removed. The ovaries and fallopian tubes may or may not be removed along with the uterus.
 Partial hysterectomy - This surgery involves removing the upper part of the uterus while leaving the cervix intact.
 Radical hysterectomy - It involves the removal of the uterus, cervix, the upper part of the vagina, and nearby tissues, such as lymph nodes.
 These procedures may be done through the vagina (with no incisions in the abdomen) or through an incision (cut) in the abdomen.
 The procedure is carried out under the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana as well as other government schemes related to healthcare.