Risks of Hysterectomy and Myomectomy

Published On: April 8, 2017

HYSTERECTOMY:
It is astonishing that the most common reason for hysterectomy in the US is the presence of uterine fibroids. Hundreds of thousands of hysterectomies are performed. It is most often done via a large abdominal incision. It is a heavy surgery associated with a 30% complication rate and long recovery assuming you have no complications. In addition, removing an organ like the uterus does have a negative emotional and sexual impact. Mood swings and depression have also been described especially if the ovaries are removed. So, if you are offered hysterectomy as first choice treatment, it may not be a bad idea to get another opinion.

MYOMECTOMY:
This surgical procedure refers to removing the most bothersome fibroids from the uterus and leaving the uterus in place. This may be the procedure of choice for example if you have an isolated fibroid on the surface of the uterus that is unlikely to disturbed the uterine muscle or cavity, assuming there are no other fibroids. Unfortunately, this is a surgical procedure that carries risks like uterine scarring, weakening of the walls and high fibroid recurrence/regrowth rates in the 30% range. Paradoxically, these can interfere with fertility. Let our interventional specialists at Image Guided Surgery guide you through the process with ease. Contact us in Clinton, Maryland, to book an appointment today.

Here are some of the few risks that may accompany such a procedures:

The use of general anesthesia: Requires placement of a tube down the throat to secure breathing. The surgery often takes hours to complete.

Injury to adjacent structures : In case this happens, patients may face a long recovery and additional interventions such as fixing an injured bladder or urine conduit blocking the kidneys.

Long downtime: Recovery may take weeks to months assuming there are no complications. A long recovery time makes for a negative experience and quality of life.

Long-Term complications: Open surgery inherently causes adhesions to form inside the abdomen / pelvis. This could make future interventions very difficult. Other effects reported are constipation and weight gain

Stephanie

15:01 07 May 24

The staff was friendly and smile very professional and the surgery was easy no cutting and it works Dr gaugau was awesome great to be his patient and having him as fribrod specialist

Nadya Afanou

12:55 04 May 24

Best Doctor ever.He takes his time and explained everything to me regarding my health.Very patient, funny.I did my procedure and I m so happy.

Regina Riley

12:38 30 Apr 24

OMG, the team at Fibroid Center at image guided surgery did awesome job with my fibroid procedure. The bedside manner was great and Dr.Gaugau went beyond to correct the issue. I suggest if you have any fibroid issues come here.

Fran Akers

20:12 24 Apr 24

The Fibroid Center at Image Guided Surgery is the only place you should go to have your Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) services completed. Dr. Gaugau and his staff are the best in the entire DMV area. The experience was phenomenal and highly welcoming, from the beginning to end. The Medical Office Administrators (MOA) were very knowledgeable, helpful and Professional. I strongly recommend this office for your UFE surgery.

Nene Gaines

18:08 23 Apr 24

Very friendly and professional staff. My experience was smooth and nurse Bonnie was very helpful and answered all my questions. Dr Gaugau has excellent bedside manners and shows care for his patients

Charmaine Harvey

18:12 18 Apr 24

I am forever blessed/grateful for Dr. GouGou and his staff. That team brought me back to life. I am now giving a second chance of happiness without the pain that I was enduring for years.I was at 99% towards an hysterectomy because of the level of damage caused by my fibroid and the thickness in my stomach lining. He never gave up on me when trying his all to accomplish our goal. I woke up with the great life changing news that my percedure was a success. 🙌I can not move forward without share this information with any and all who is going through this in life. Please take care of yourself starting with Dr. GouGou he will change your life forever. 🙏Again, so grateful for him, his team and his love and knowledge to help us all in need. 💜

Telitha McGee

15:21 18 Apr 24

I suffer with fibroid tumors for years even before going into menapos I was told by doctors to have a historectomy but I kept putting it off then I heard about Doctor GauGau Fibrioid center in Clinton MD first I was skeptical because I was a DC resident but then I called and found out that he takes DC insurance when I went in for my consulting the staff was amazing made me feel comfortable soon as I walked through the door I had my procedure iam feeling great in and out procedure hardly no down time depends on the person had it done on Thursday and back to normal Sunday you do have to rest so if you suffering with fibroid call Dr Gau Gau center I know you won't be disappointed.

Charlotte Brown

18:01 08 Apr 24

It was a wonderful experience and recovery was great no side effects nor pain. I would definitely recommend this procedure and glad not going the other route.

Ms. Latif

17:43 08 Apr 24

Life changing experience! Thank you Dr. GauGau and staff. Keysha was a breath of fresh air the entire time I walked in from the consultation to the procedure. Nurse Bonnie was also amazing! Much appreciated!

Annette D.

01:40 03 Apr 24

God is good to have blessed us with Dr. Gaugau. He is the best caring Doctor for women with fibroids. He is good at his work. It was a smooth effective minimally invasive surgery and he is also a nice guy. I am a witness that fibroids can fall out the uterus after the procedure. My iron levels are back to normal and my hair is growing. My quality of life is so much better and I can work more now and get back in shape. I'm so happy. May God bless you Dr. Gaugau.

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