Hysterectomy
What is a hysterectomy? Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of your uterus by a Gynaecologist Consultant. Why would I need a hysterectomy? Hysterectomies can be carried out to treat menstrual problems such as heavy periods, intense period pain and other conditions such as fibroids if you do not want to have children in your future. It is also used to treat ovarian cancer, uterine cancer
What it is
Modern hysterectomy is performed by minimally-invasive approaches (vaginal or laparoscopic) wherever possible, with same-day or next-day discharge typical. The ovaries are usually preserved unless there is a specific reason to remove them. We coordinate the full pathway: consultation, decision-making support, pre-operative workup, operating consultant, hospital admission and post-operative follow-up.
Symptoms and signs
- Severe heavy menstrual bleeding not controlled by Mirena IUS or medication.
- Painful adenomyosis or large symptomatic fibroids in a completed-family patient.
- Significant uterine prolapse with quality-of-life impact.
- Endometrial hyperplasia with atypia, or endometrial / cervical cancer in selected cases.
- Severe endometriosis where surgery and medical therapy have failed to control symptoms.
How we investigate
Detailed consultation with structured discussion of alternatives (Mirena IUS, endometrial ablation, fibroid embolisation, myomectomy). Pelvic ultrasound and outpatient hysteroscopy where indicated. Pre-operative bloods, ECG and anaesthetic review as needed. Independent decision-making support — we will recommend deferring or declining surgery where appropriate.
Treatment options at The Vesey
- Total laparoscopic hysterectomy — keyhole approach, removing womb and cervix, ovaries usually preserved. Typical length-of-stay 0–1 night.
- Vaginal hysterectomy — particularly for prolapse-related cases.
- Subtotal hysterectomy — cervix preserved; appropriate in selected cases.
- Open (abdominal) hysterectomy — for very large fibroids or specific oncological indications; less common in modern practice.
- Concurrent oophorectomy — only where clinically indicated; ovaries are not routinely removed in pre-menopausal women.
What are the alternatives to hysterectomy? +
Depending on the indication: Mirena IUS (for heavy bleeding and adenomyosis), endometrial ablation (for heavy bleeding in completed-family women), uterine fibroid embolisation (for fibroids), laparoscopic myomectomy (fibroid removal preserving the uterus), and hormonal therapy. Your consultant will set out all options in writing before any surgical decision is made.
Will I still have periods after a hysterectomy? +
No — if the uterus is removed you will not have periods. If the cervix is preserved (subtotal hysterectomy) you may have a small monthly discharge. If the ovaries are also removed you will enter surgical menopause immediately; if they are preserved, menopause occurs at the natural time.
How long is the recovery after laparoscopic hysterectomy? +
Most women are up and walking the day of surgery. Office work typically resumes at 2 weeks; driving at 3–4 weeks (once you can perform an emergency stop); full physical activity at 6 weeks. Open abdominal hysterectomy has a longer recovery of 6–8 weeks.
Do I need to stay in hospital? +
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy is typically a 0–1 night stay. Vaginal hysterectomy is usually one night. Open abdominal hysterectomy is 2–4 nights. Your actual length of stay is agreed at the pre-operative assessment.
Pricing at a glance
Initial consultation £260. Surgical pricing is patient-specific and depends on approach, hospital and length-of-stay — written quotation issued after consultation. Self-pay and major insurers accepted; we can pre-authorise with your insurer at consultation. Insurance accepted: BUPA, Vitality, AXA, WPA, Cigna, Aviva, Healix.
Book an appointment
When to see a specialist
See us for an independent consultation if you have been offered a hysterectomy and want a second opinion, or if you are weighing a major surgical decision and want a structured discussion of all available alternatives in writing.
Cost and pathway
Initial consultation £260. Surgical pricing is patient-specific and depends on approach, hospital and length-of-stay — written quotation issued after consultation. Self-pay and major insurers accepted; we can pre-authorise with your insurer at consultation.
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