Our obstetricians and gynaecologists
Mount Elizabeth Hospitals prides itself in delivering quality, family-focused and coordinated women's healthcare that supports every individual with expertise and experience.
Hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus (womb).
The different types of hysterectomies include:
You may need a hysterectomy if you have one of the following conditions:
Usually, a hysterectomy is only done when all other treatments have been tried with little or no improvement.
In rare cases, a hysterectomy may be performed to control bleeding during a caesarean delivery following pregnancy complications. While there are other methods to control bleeding, a hysterectomy may be necessary to save the lives of some women.
Like other surgical procedures, there are associated risks and side effects with a hysterectomy.
Rare complications that may occur 30 days after the procedure include:
A skilled team of women's health specialists and staff operate at both of our award-winning hospitals in Singapore.
Combining experience and expertise with modern technology and facilities, we deliver quality and customised healthcare that has made us one of the leading medical institutions in Asia-Pacific.
Private healthcare can be affordable. Use our Hospital Bill Estimator to determine the estimated cost of this procedure. If you have hospital insurance, find out how you can use your insurance.
Mount Elizabeth Hospitals prides itself in delivering quality, family-focused and coordinated women's healthcare that supports every individual with expertise and experience.
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