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Trachelectomy -- What Is It?

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I’m looking for information on a trachelectomy. Has anyone had one? What is the recovery like? Any information will help.

“Trachel” comes from the Greek word "trachelos" meaning neck, and “ectomy” is a surgical suffix meaning the removal of something. Thus, trachelectomy is the surgical removal of the neck of the uterus or cervix. A trachelectomy may also be referred to as a cervicectomy.

This procedure may be recommended to treat early cases of cervical cancer in women who want to preserve their fertility. The removal of the cervix can treat the specific condition while possibly allowing for a future pregnancy. If a radical trachelectomy is necessary, the upper portion of the vagina and some lymph nodes may also be removed.

A trachelectomy may also be performed for a woman who has had a supracervical hysterectomy. Some reasons for the second surgery can include issues with pain, bleeding, fibroid(s), infection, and abnormal PAP smears.

A trachelectomy can be performed laparoscopically, abdominally, vaginally, or with the da Vinci robot. The surgery type can depend on the patient’s situation, prior surgical history, and the skill of her surgeon. Depending on how the surgery is performed, it can be done on an outpatient basis or may require one or two nights in the hospital.

Recovery can range from 2-6 weeks depending the way the surgery was performed and the extent of the surgery. In general, recovery is easier and shorter than a hysterectomy but can be similar including lifting restrictions and “nothing in the vagina” until cleared by your surgeon. Taking full advantage of your “one chance to heal right the first time” is strongly recommended as with a hysterectomy!

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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