Vaginal hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the womb (uterus) through the vagina. This method reduces hospital stay, cost, and enable faster recovery time than abdominal hysterectomy. After removal of the womb, you will not be able to get pregnant.

Reasons for the procedure

Vaginal hysterectomy is done to treat gynecological problems including:

• Endometriosis 

• Cancers (Ovarian, womb, cervical, or fallopian tube)

• Non-Cancerous tumors (Fibroids)

• Chronic pelvic pain

Risks

Generally safe but every surgery has risks. This includes:

• Heavy bleeding

• Damage to bladder or bowel

• Infection

• Reactions to anesthetics

• Blood clots in legs or lungs

Procedures

Your doctor will determine if you are a candidate for laparoscopic assisted vaginal hysterectomy or robotic hysterectomy. General steps of the procedures are as followed:

• Incision is made inside your vagina

• Uterine blood vessels are clamped and uterus is separated from connective tissue, ovaries, and fallopian tubes

• Uterus is then removed through vaginal opening and absorbable stitches are used inside the pelvis