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Tah is it still done in the Us looks.like Drs prefer robotic

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diane969
diane969

I was told if my uterus and fibroids are big that they will be cut I read that if they were to big it shouldn't be done vaginally I'm very confused i was even told that no.Dr with there right mind would do a tah I'm so nervous should I go for a 2 oppion

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  • Sally_66
    Sally_66 diane969

    Posted

    Hi Diane. TAH are quite common I'm afraid. I think Drs will always try the least invasive procedure possible but more often than not large fibroids removed with uterus require a bikini line or vertical incision. I had a very large fibroid and was told that the surgeon would have to decide during the op which incision he would make. Fortunately he was skilled enough to give me a very neat and low bikini line despite the fact the fibroid was the size of a rugby ball. It all depends, everyone is different. It is always a daunting prospect but I'm sure it will all work out fine. Best of luck.
  • claire35272
    claire35272 diane969

    Posted

    Hi Diane

    I was hoping for a vaginally hysterectomy but scan showed uterus was size of a 4 month pregnancy and multiple fibroids. Had a TAH 5 weeks

    ago. Very straight forward no problems, got a 6 inch incision just below

    bikini line, all looks very neat. You're bound to be nervous, have you had your pre op appointment. I found mine very helpful had lots of questions going round in my head, very nervous but doctor put my mine at rest.

    Went into the op knowing what they were going to do.

    Good luck

  • Astropuppy
    Astropuppy diane969

    Posted

    If there is a possibility of cancer, a TAH is best so the Dr can see everything and the uterus can be taken out in one piece . If you cut up the uterus you can accidentally spread cancer cells to other parts of the body.
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