Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Keyhole removal of the uterus through small incisions, usually with a shorter recovery than open surgery.
Stay
Inpatient
Duration
About 1-2 hours
Anaesthesia
General
About Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
A laparoscopic hysterectomy removes the uterus through several small incisions using a camera and fine instruments. Because the incisions are small, recovery is generally quicker and less painful than open surgery. Your gynaecologist will confirm whether this approach suits your condition.
Before you read on
Everything here is general information about laparoscopic hysterectomy. Whether it suits you, and how it would be done in your case, is a decision for your doctor after examining you.
Your consultant's instructions always take precedence over anything written on this page.
When is it recommended?
Situations in which a doctor may suggest laparoscopic hysterectomy.
- Fibroids causing heavy bleeding or pressure symptoms
- Persistent abnormal uterine bleeding
- Endometriosis or adenomyosis not settling with other treatment
- Uterine prolapse in selected cases
Procedure details
The usual sequence, from first consultation through to follow-up.
Consultation and imaging
Your gynaecologist reviews your symptoms, examination and scans to confirm surgery is the right step.
Pre-operative workup
Blood tests, an ECG and an anaesthetic assessment are completed before admission.
Surgery
The uterus is removed through small incisions under general anaesthesia in a modular theatre.
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients begin walking the same or next day, with a review appointment after discharge.
How to prepare
What to sort out before you come in.
- Pre-operative blood tests, imaging and an anaesthetic review
- Stop eating and drinking from the time your team specifies
- Arrange someone to take you home and stay with you the first night
- Discuss any hormone or blood-thinning medication with your surgeon
Recovery
What to expect afterwards, and roughly when.
- Most patients go home within one to two days
- Light activity is encouraged early; avoid heavy lifting for four to six weeks
- Some shoulder-tip discomfort from the gas used is common and settles quickly
- A follow-up appointment reviews healing and histology results
Why choose Humayun?
What you can expect from us, whichever department you come in through.
Experienced specialists
Consultants who perform these procedures routinely, not occasionally.
Everything on one campus
Theatres, critical care, diagnostics and pharmacy in the same building, so care is not split across sites.
Safety you can check
Infection control, consent and clinical protocols audited against national accreditation standards.
In-house diagnostics
Laboratory and imaging on site, so results reach your doctor the same day rather than after a referral.
Clear about cost
You are told what a treatment involves and what it is likely to cost before you consent to it.
Support around the clock
A 24×7 emergency department and critical care units, whatever time you need us.
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