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Complications of Hysterectomy

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If procedure involves laparoscopy ­ see also laparoscopic complications

If procedure vaginal Damage to: Bladder Ureters Bowel Blood vessels May require laparotomy to repair Bleeding Blood transfusion Vault haematoma May develop into abscess May require vaginal or laparoscopic or laparotomy drainage Urinary tract infection Thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Fistulae Vesico-vaginal Uretero-vaginal Recto-vaginal Entero-vaginal

If abdominal ­ as for vaginal plus Abdominal wound Haematoma Infection Abcess Hernia Scar Allergic reaction to antibiotics Nerve damage Risk of adhesions greater than after vaginal or laparoscopic approach Bowel obstruction Post-hysterectomy vaginal vault prolapse after any type of hysterectomy

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