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TVS- Leave Cervix?
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07-12-2004, 01:33 PM
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Posts: 21
Hysterectomy: July 21st, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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TVS- Leave Cervix?
I would like to know if it is possible to keep your cervix with TVH and input from you gals. My surgery is next Wednesday. Doc said he was only taking uterus so I guess it's possible.
mimm3678
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07-12-2004, 01:50 PM
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Posts: 4,793
Hysterectomy: April 22nd, 2004
Surgery Type: LSH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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TVS- Leave Cervix?
Mimm,
I can suggest you go to the "abbreviation" link on the search link in the top right hand corner in the forum area.
It said a TVH removes the uterus and cervix.
From my research, a Hyster Sister can keep the cervix with a LSH, which is what I had, and a SAH (Subtotal Abdominal Hysterectomy).
Since the cervix is technically located below the uterus, that is why it is removed with a vaginal surgery.
Maybe you could ask your Dr. for some advise or he could change the surgery type if you are interested in keeping your cervix.
Good Luck.
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07-12-2004, 03:39 PM
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Posts: 272
Hysterectomy: May 11th, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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TVS- Leave Cervix?
From what I have been told and all the research I did prior to my TVH, it's not really possible, because it becomes damaged when they are in there removing the uterus. this is the first I've heard of a doctor saying you can keep it. But if you are unsure, talk to him about it more indepth.
Best of luck.
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07-12-2004, 06:53 PM
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Posts: 6,979
Hysterectomy: May 23rd, 2002
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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TVS- Leave Cervix?
Hi,
I researched this awhile back and found that there is a vaginal procedure which allows the cervix to be saved, but it is rarely done and when it is, the doctors have to be specially trained in the technique. With the traditional TVH, the cervix is pretty much destroyed during the procedure.
I would check with your doctor again, just to clarify this.
s,
Lisa
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07-14-2004, 09:54 AM
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Posts: 21
Hysterectomy: July 21st, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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TVS- Leave Cervix?
Thanks for all the input from everyone. I will discuss it with my doc again.
mimm3678
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