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HYSTERECTOMY SURGERY AT HCA UK
Why choose us?
At HCA UK, you’ll be treated by our leading hysterectomy surgeons, who perform more than 400 procedures a year. You’ll receive personalised aftercare in our state-of-the-art facilities, and we’ll give you all the help and support you need to recover stronger and sooner.
Our pioneering approach offers many patients access to minimally invasive, robotically assisted surgery. This technology has helped thousands of patients with reduced pain, less bleeding and scarring, and a shorter stay in hospital.
Our pioneering approach offers many patients access to minimally invasive, robotically assisted surgery. This technology has helped thousands of patients with reduced pain, less bleeding and scarring, and a shorter stay in hospital.
A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the womb (uterus). Around 55,000 women have a hysterectomy in the UK every year, mostly aged between 40-50.
It’s a major step, but it can be an effective treatment for a range of health problems that can affect your reproductive system. It’s usually only recommended if less invasive treatments haven’t worked.
As part of the procedure, your cervix, fallopian tubes or ovaries may be removed at the same time. Hysterectomy surgery means you'll no longer have periods (if you haven't already gone through menopause) and you won't be able to get pregnant.
It’s a major step, but it can be an effective treatment for a range of health problems that can affect your reproductive system. It’s usually only recommended if less invasive treatments haven’t worked.
As part of the procedure, your cervix, fallopian tubes or ovaries may be removed at the same time. Hysterectomy surgery means you'll no longer have periods (if you haven't already gone through menopause) and you won't be able to get pregnant.
You might need a hysterectomy as an effective treatment for a range of different problems with your reproductive system, including:
- Painful, heavy periods, sometimes caused by fibroids
- Chronic pelvic pain, sometimes caused by endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, adenomyosis or fibroids
- A prolapse (drop in position) of the womb
- Cancer of the womb, ovaries, cervix, vagina or fallopian tubes
Yes. A hysterectomy can be done in several different ways, depending on your symptoms and condition.
- A total or full hysterectomy: A procedure in which the womb and cervix are removed
- A subtotal or partial hysterectomy: Surgery that removes the womb but leaves the cervix in place
- A total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy: This surgery removes the womb, the cervix, the fallopian tubes and the ovaries
- A total hysterectomy with salpingectomy and conservation of ovaries: This procedure is for for pre-menopausal women with healthy ovaries
- A radical hysterectomy: This is surgery that removes all the above, plus the upper part of the vagina, the area surrounding the womb (parametrium), the lymph glands and some fatty tissue
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Robotically assisted gynaecological procedures performed every year
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hysterectomy procedures performed every year
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HYSTERECTOMY SURGERY
What to expect
A hysterectomy is a major surgical procedure and can profoundly affect your fertility. At HCA UK we understand that the decision to have this procedure can be a difficult one.
We’ve been helping women facing this decision for decades, and our dedicated, specialist teams will be there to provide one-on-one care throughout the process. We’ll keep you informed about what’s happening and why, every step of the way, and do everything we can to keep you comfortable. If you’d like to talk to someone about any aspect of your surgery, please get in touch.
We’ve been helping women facing this decision for decades, and our dedicated, specialist teams will be there to provide one-on-one care throughout the process. We’ll keep you informed about what’s happening and why, every step of the way, and do everything we can to keep you comfortable. If you’d like to talk to someone about any aspect of your surgery, please get in touch.
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Initial consultation
The process starts when you’re referred to us, either by your own GP or a women’s health GP here at HCA UK. The first time you see your surgeon, they’ll talk to you about your condition and your symptoms, your treatment options, and which surgical approach they think will work best for you.
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Deciding and preparing
When you and your surgeon have agreed on your treatment plan, we’ll give you all the help you need to prepare for your surgery, including how to manage your diet, advice about medications, and the chance to talk about any questions or concerns.
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Your hysterectomy surgery
On the day of your operation, you'll be admitted to one of our comfortable, modern facilities, where our team will help you prepare for your procedure. Your surgical team will perform the hysterectomy using the latest technology and techniques where possible, in order to minimise any discomfort and help the recovery process.
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Aftercare and recovery
Afterwards, you’ll be looked after by a dedicated team in a comfortable, private room as you begin your recovery. You should be able to return home within a few days. When you do, we’ll give you fully personalised advice on how to deal with your recovery, as well as any medications you need.
We’ll also ask you to come back for follow-up appointments so we can check on your recovery and find out how you’re feeling.
We’ll also ask you to come back for follow-up appointments so we can check on your recovery and find out how you’re feeling.
Where can I have hysterectomy surgery?
You can access our specialist services at the following locations. From your initial consultation through to your surgery and aftercare, treatment and next steps, you’ll be treated by expert surgeons and dedicated women’s health specialists.
The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street W1G 8BJ London
The Portland Hospital
205-209 Great Portland Street W1W 5AH London
The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place W1U 5NY London
Accessing private health care
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You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for a diagnosis or treatment and don’t want to wait, all of our private healthcare services – from private GP appointments through to surgery and aftercare – can be paid for as and when you need them.
And to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll give you a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
Hysterectomy FAQs
Your surgeon will talk you through everything that’s going to happen, and make sure you’re physically and mentally ready for the procedure. You’ll have plenty of time to ask questions and share any concerns you have before the surgery takes place.
There are some practical steps you’ll need to take:
- Avoiding eating or drinking for a short time beforehand
- Have some blood tests to check that you're well enough for the operation
- Make sure your loved ones are available to take you home after your surgery and help out while you rest
There are four ways your hysterectomy surgery can be performed, depending on your symptoms and specific condition. Your consultant will discuss which method they’re going to use and explain the procedure.
- An abdominal hysterectomy, which means making a cut in your lower abdomen to reach your womb.
- A vaginal hysterectomy, in which the uterus is removed via the vagina. It's less invasive, so you’ll have a shorter stay in hospital and a faster recovery.
- A laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomy uses a tiny camera to guide surgical instruments that are inserted through your abdomen.
- A robotic hysterectomy is keyhole surgery like the procedure above, but with robotic assistance, so it’s shorter, there’s minimal scarring and recovery is less painful. We've invested in the latest da Vinci® system technology to give you the most effective treatment.
A hysterectomy can effectively treat pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, cancer or any risk of cancer, and the procedure should significantly improve your quality of life. As with any major surgery, there are potential risks and side effects, and your consultant will talk you through your specific treatment plan so you can make an informed decision.
Your dedicated team will take every possible step to eliminate any risk and minimise the side effects of your surgery, and they’ll give you all the support and care you need when it’s over.
You might experience some of these side effects:
Your dedicated team will take every possible step to eliminate any risk and minimise the side effects of your surgery, and they’ll give you all the support and care you need when it’s over.
You might experience some of these side effects:
- Tiredness
- Pain (dependent on what type of surgery you have, and where on your body)
- Trapped wind
- Light bleeding or spotting
- Temporary low mood
- Heavy bleeding
- Infection of your wound, vagina or urine
- Damage to surrounding blood vessels or organs such as your bowel or bladder
- Deep vein thrombosis (a blood clot in your lower leg)
You’ll probably need to stay in hospital for a few days, and be fully recovered in approximately 4-8 weeks, but every person is different. Your recovery time depends on the kind of procedure you have, your age and your overall health.
If you’ve had a vaginal or robotic hysterectomy, you’ll typically recover faster, because they’re less invasive than an abdominal hysterectomy.
We’ll give you painkillers to manage any post-operation pain, and some physiotherapy exercises to help you stay mobile in the days and weeks afterwards. Your consultant will talk to you about when it’s safe to go back to normal activities like work, driving, exercise and sex, so you can manage your recovery with confidence.
If you’ve had a vaginal or robotic hysterectomy, you’ll typically recover faster, because they’re less invasive than an abdominal hysterectomy.
We’ll give you painkillers to manage any post-operation pain, and some physiotherapy exercises to help you stay mobile in the days and weeks afterwards. Your consultant will talk to you about when it’s safe to go back to normal activities like work, driving, exercise and sex, so you can manage your recovery with confidence.
A hysterectomy is major surgery, and it has a lasting effect on your reproductive system. The most significant change is that you won’t be able to get pregnant after you’ve had any kind of hysterectomy, and it can unfortunately leave some women feeling that they’ve lost a part of their femininity. However, it’s still possible to have a surrogate pregnancy after assisted fertility procedures.
If your ovaries need to be removed during your procedure, you'll enter menopause immediately after your surgery, and menopause symptoms might begin soon after that. We can help you prepare so you’re ready to manage this stage as comfortably as possible.
If you don't have your ovaries removed, the timing of your menopause won’t be affected.
Your dedicated team will make sure you have all the information you need to weigh up the effects on your body and the overall benefits, so you can make a decision that feels right to you.
If your ovaries need to be removed during your procedure, you'll enter menopause immediately after your surgery, and menopause symptoms might begin soon after that. We can help you prepare so you’re ready to manage this stage as comfortably as possible.
If you don't have your ovaries removed, the timing of your menopause won’t be affected.
Your dedicated team will make sure you have all the information you need to weigh up the effects on your body and the overall benefits, so you can make a decision that feels right to you.
There are alternatives, but it depends on the reason your hysterectomy’s been recommended. This surgery is often the only option when other treatments haven’t worked. For example, if you have womb cancer, a hysterectomy is often the only way to cure it.
Alternatives to surgery can be:
Alternatives to surgery can be:
- Watching and waiting to see if your condition improves, if your symptoms aren't too severe
- Medications or hormone treatments
- Exercises to improve the muscles in your womb
- Surgery to remove your womb lining
- Procedures to shrink or remove any fibroids
“The whole experience having surgery performed by Mr khazali and his entire team has been faultless. I felt in such safe hands and reassured at every step.”
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