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Preoperative Care

No matter which type of hysterectomy procedure is performed, hysterectomy requires hospitalization for one to five days.

Preparation for a hysterectomy typically involves several steps, including the following:

Physical examination to determine overall health
Pelvic exam
Blood and urine tests
Preoperative meeting with the surgeon to discuss the procedure and receive pre-surgery instructions
Preoperative meeting with the anesthesiologist to discuss the type of anes...Read the full article