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Hysterectomy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hysterectomy A hysterectomy (from Greek ὑστέρα hystera "womb" and εκτομία ektomia "a cutting out of") is the surgical removal of the uterus, usually performed by a gynecologist. more...
Hysterectomy << Frequently Asked Questions << womenshealth.gov
http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/hysterectomy.cfm (Printer-friendly version-- PDF file, 221 Kb) What is a hysterectomy? How is a hysterectomy performed? Why do women have hysterectomies? How common are hysterectomies? more...
Hysterectomy Support Discussions, Before Hysterectomy, After ...
http://www.hystersisters.com/ Hysterectomy resources, information and large online message board community for woman-to-woman support surrounding gynecological issues before and after surgery. Speciality areas ... more...
Hysterectomy: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002915.htm A hysterectomy is surgery to remove a woman’s uterus. It may be done through an incision (cut) in either the abdomen (belly) or the vagina. more...
Hysterectomy Procedure Options by MedicineNet.com
http://www.medicinenet.com/hysterectomy/article.htm Learn about hysterectomy procedures and options available for women. There are many types of hysterectomy surgeries including a total, radical, laparoscopy assisted vaginal ... more...



Hysterectomy News


hysterectomy - Bing News
Parents win approval to have disabled 11-year-old ... - New York Daily News
A judge in Queensland said it was in the best interests of the girl, identified only as Angela, to have a hysterectomy, the Mail reported. Little Angela suffers from Rett syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder. Girls with Rett syndrome are prone to ... read more...
Parents Gain Approval to Get Hysterectomy Done on Daughter - TopNews United States
Yesterday, The Australian reported the case of the 11-year-old, Angela, who is suffering from an incurable neurological disorder, Rett syndrome. Though she is about to turn 12, she communicates and acts as a three-month-old baby. To save her from ... read more...
Santa Cruz surgeon's pioneering procedure removes ... - Thecalifornian.com
SANTA CRUZ - A Santa Cruz County surgeon is likely the second in Northern California to perform major gynecological sur-gery through a mere inch-long cut in a patient's navel. Howard Salvay, an obstetrician/gynecologist with Palo Alto Medical ... read more...
New study questions benefits of elective removal of ovaries during ... - PhysOrg
Removal of the ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy) while performing a hysterectomy is common practice to prevent the subsequent development of ovarian cancer. This prophylactic procedure is performed in 55% of all U.S. women having a hysterectomy, or ... read more...
Study Questions Benefits Of Elective Removal Of Ovaries During ... - Redorbit.com
Removal of the ovaries (bilateral oophorectomy) while performing a hysterectomy is common practice to prevent the subsequent development of ovarian cancer. This prophylactic procedure is performed in 55% of all U.S. women having a hysterectomy, or ... read more...