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  2. Uterine myomectomy - Wikipedia

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    Once the peritoneal cavity is opened, the uterus is incised, and the lesion(s) removed. The open approach is often preferred for larger lesions. One or more incisions may be set into the uterine muscle and are repaired once the fibroid has been removed. Recovery after surgery takes six to eight weeks.

  3. Wertheim–Meigs operation - Wikipedia

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    The Wertheim–Meigs operation is used to treat stage IA2, IB1, IB2 and IIA cervical cancers, stage II adenocarcinomas of the endometrium, upper vaginal carcinomas, uterine or cervical sarcomas, and other rare malignancies confined to the area of the cervix, uterus, and/or upper vagina. [5]

  4. Viola Davis shares she had hysterectomy, reveals she ...

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    In an interview with The New York Times,Viola Davis opened up for the first time about her hysterectomy.. The Ma Rainey actress shared that she struggled with uterine fibroids, noncancerous ...

  5. Pfannenstiel incision - Wikipedia

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    The Pfannenstiel incision offers a large view of the central pelvis but limits exposure to the lateral pelvis and upper abdomen, factors that limit the usefulness of this incision for gynecologic cancer surgery. [4] This incision is commonly called the "bikini line incision". Some common reasons for this surgical access are obstetric delivery ...

  6. Hysterectomy - Wikipedia

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    Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix.Supracervical hysterectomy refers to removal of the uterus while the cervix is spared. These procedures may also involve removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), and other surrounding structures.

  7. Postoperative wounds - Wikipedia

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    Postoperative wounds are different from other wounds in that they are anticipated and treatment is usually standardized depending on the type of surgery performed. Since the wounds are 'predicted' actions can be taken beforehand and after surgery that can reduce complications and promote healing. [citation needed]

  8. Mom receives new procedure to remove breast lump without ...

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    Recovering. A few weeks after undergoing the ablation, Barton had a lumpectomy where doctors removed the remaining part of the tumor and a few lymph nodes in her armpit to make sure the cancer ...

  9. Uterine cancer - Wikipedia

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    The most common treatment modality for endometrial cancer is surgery, whereby the uterus is removed via a total hysterectomy. [15] Hysterectomies may also be accompanied by removal of ovaries and fallopian tubes, called a salpingo-oophorectomy. Additionally, hormone therapy which seeks to block the growth of cancer cells may also be used in the ...