hysterectomy

Full Definition

Surgical removal of the uterus, performed for conditions such as fibroids, endometriosis, cancer, or abnormal bleeding. Types include partial hysterectomy (cervix retained), total hysterectomy (cervix removed), and radical hysterectomy (includes surrounding tissues). May be performed via abdominal, vaginal, or laparoscopic approaches. Critical term in women's health documentation requiring precise modifier usage.

Usage

Usage note: Always specify type (partial, total, radical) and approach (abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopic) when editing surgical reports.

In Context

• "The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy." — Surgical report
• "Vaginal hysterectomy was selected due to the patient's pelvic organ prolapse." — Pre-operative note