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Supracervical Hysterectomy Overview by Mary Ann Lunnay is a document available to read on EtoBox.
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, which can be either total removal or partial removal by leaving the cervix intact. It is the most common gynecological surgery performed, with over 600,000 performed in the US in 2003 mostly for benign conditions. Removal of the uterus renders a patient unable to bear children, so it is only recommended when other treatment options are not available or effective. There are different types of hysterectomy including radical, total, and subtotal depending o
- Author
- Mary Ann Lunnay
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- EN