@gregv

I had total hysterectomy at 40 due to endometriosis. Uterus and ovaries removed. Mine was 20+ years ago, and because of previous surgery it was done by incisions.

The questions to ask questions is surgeon is what type of surgery they plan on performing ?
There are multi options, here are few;
• Vaginal hysterectomy – the uterus is operated on and removed through the vagina. The entire surgery is done through the vagina and there are no incisions on the abdomen.
• Abdominal hysterectomy – the uterus is accessed and removed through an incision on your abdomen.
• Laparoscopic hysterectomy – in this procedure, the surgeon operates with special instruments through 3-5 small incisions on your abdomen.
• Laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy – this is a procedure that combines both laparoscopic and vaginal routes. This means that part of the surgery is done laparoscopically and the other part is done through the vagina.
• Robotic-assisted hysterectomy – The surgeon uses a special robot and works through multiple small incisions on your abdomen.

The type of surgery is based on reason and your recovery is going to be dependent on type.

You did not mention your age. I entered menopause due to surgery, so if your premenopausal, you should ask your surgeon about what you should do post-surgery to deal with menopause.

Do you have any specific question, the members on Connect can help.