Hysterectomy
Surgical removal of the uterus for fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse, abnormal bleeding, or cancer. Modern approaches are usually laparoscopic, robotic, or vaginal.
- Success rate
- 95%
- Avg cost (US)
- $9,000–$18,000
- Recovery
- 21–42 days
- US volume / yr
- ~600,000
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Patients with severe uterine conditions unresponsive to conservative treatment, or as part of cancer care.
1–3 hour surgery under general anesthesia. Hospital stay 0–2 nights depending on approach.
Laparoscopic/vaginal: 2–4 weeks. Open abdominal: 6 weeks. Menopausal symptoms if ovaries also removed.
$10,000–$25,000 total charges; generally covered by insurance when medically necessary.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Am I a candidate for a less invasive alternative?
- Vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic, or open?
- Are you removing my ovaries — and why?
Frequently asked
Only if the ovaries are also removed. A hysterectomy alone does not cause menopause.
Depending on diagnosis: myomectomy, ablation, uterine artery embolization, or hormonal therapy.
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