Suggested questions to ask your doctor
What type of hysterectomy do you suggest for my condition? Is it minimally invasive or an abdominal hysterectomy?
- 1. What type of hysterectomy do you suggest for my condition? Is it minimally invasive or an abdominal hysterectomy?
- a. If you are suggesting an abdominal hysterectomy, why is a minimally invasive not appropriate?
- b. If you are suggesting a minimally invasive hysterectomy, what type of procedure would you recommend?
- 2. Which organs (cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries) will be removed during the procedure and why?
- 3. Will I have any scars after the surgery? If so, where will they be located and how big will they be?
- 4. How many of these procedures have you performed?
- 5. If you were performing a minimally invasive procedure, what types of unexpected things would lead to an abdominal hysterectomy? How many times have you had to convert from a minimally invasive procedure to an abdominal procedure?
- 6. What are the risks associated with abdominal hysterectomy? What are the risks associated with minimally invasive procedures?
- 7. How long will I need to stay in the hospital?
- 8. When can I return to my normal activities:
- a. Work or School?
- b. Exercise?
- c. Sexual Activity?
- 9. When can I expect to be fully recovered?
- 10. Do I need to anticipate any changes after surgery?
- 11. What do I need to do to prepare for surgery?
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