Hysterectomy or an Alternative?

Donna Shoupe, D Shoupe
Hospital practice (1995) · 2000 · vol. 35(9) , pp. 55–62 · doi:10.3810/hp.2000.09.213 · PMID:11004927 · W2057196203
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Alternative treatments for nonmalignant gynecologic conditions and early cancers can be equally effective, less costly, and cause less morbidity than hysterectomy.

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Abstract

Even though hysterectomy remains an appealing solution for a number of nonmalignant gynecologic conditions, patients are often scheduled for surgery without proper evaluation or consideration of an alternative. For symptoms associated with uterine fibroids or endometriosis, there are alternative treatments that cause less morbidity, are less costly, and often are equally effective. Conservative management may also be appropriate for selected patients with early gynecologic cancer.

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endometriosischronic_pelvic_pain

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Endometriosis Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Leiomyoma Patient Selection Pelvic Pain Uterine Neoplasms Uterine Prolapse Endometriosis Female Health Services Misuse Health Services Misuse Humans Informed Consent Leiomyoma Morbidity Pelvic Pain Quality of Health Care

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