Open Gynaecological Procedures
Hysterectomy
Two types of hysterectomy could be done:
- Vaginal Hysterectomy: Removal of uterus through vaginal incision
- Abdominal Hysterectomy: an incision is made in abdominal wall to remove the uterus.
A hysterectomy could be done with removal of the ovaries, or one or both the ovaries could be preserved. Make sure that you know if the ovaries were removed because it can be necessary to prescribe hormone replacement therapy.
Please remember to call the consulting rooms the day before the operation to confirm your theatre booking and time of admission.
Other important pre-operative points:
- You can shave your pubic hair at home
- Make sure you got a prescription for Betadine Douche from doctor.
- Betadine Douche should be used 1-2 days pre-operatively, and the morning before the operation, to cleanse the vagina. Read the instructions in the box to familiarise yourself on how to use it.
- When you call to confirm your booking we would be able to confirm your theatre time and also from what time you should be fasting.
- You will be hospitalised approximately 3 nights and sick leave for about six weeks is usually necessary.
- Prepare yourself for having a bladder catheter and an intravenous line (drip) inserted when coming from theatre.
- If possible, rather shower than bath in the first two weeks post-operatively so as not to immerse the wound / vagina in water.
- Treatment post-operatively is not always the same for everyone. Doctor will tell you the important things, but if you are unsure – please call the rooms to enquire (after discharge from hospital)
- Stitches might have to be removed 10-14 days post-operatively. You will get instructions when discharged from hospital
- You might have light to mild vaginal bleeding 2-6 weeks after the operation
We wish you well with the operation – Consulting rooms telephone number: 012 335 2157
- Oophorectomy (removal of ovarian tumours and cysts)
- Myomectomy
- Removal of large pelvic tumours
- Early Gynaecological Cancer surgery