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Eva van der Meij1, Mark Hans Emanuel2
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, VU University Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract:
Hysterectomy is the most frequently performed major surgical intervention in gynecology. Although surgically removing the uterus is invasive, it represents the most definitive treatment option for heavy menstrual bleeding. In this article, we will discuss the indications for hysterectomy as a treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, the different approaches to perform the hysterectomy, the complications which may occur during and after this procedure and finally the outcomes in comparison with other treatment options.
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