Keyhole or abdominal hysterectomy

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hi all, I received my diagnosis on 6/12, operation scheduled for 19/12. I was told it could be either keyhole hysterectomy or abdominal, the surgeon will decide on the day. I have never had children so am I right in thinking this would make keyhole more difficult. Didn’t ask at the time was a bit numb by the news. 

Any advice welcome.

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember in reply to Ronamy

    Hi Ronamy, my op is also scheduled for 19/12 although it will be nearly 5 weeks from diagnosis to surgery for me. I have been told it’s grade 1 stage 1a so surgery hopefully will be the only treatment I’ll need but that would need to be confirmed after hysterectomy. Been told robotically assisted keyhole. I wish you good luck and look forward to hearing how to get on after your op xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hello Romany and welcome

    I was told right up to surgery that they would be trying to do keyhole.  Unfortunately, they couldn't and said it was due to the fact I had never had children.  So, Total Abdo it was.  I haven't had any problems (surgery in Sept) and 3x brachytherapy.  There was a funny occasion though when the nurses couldn't figure out how to remove the single stitch - they'd never seen one like it before ':)  I hope all goes well for you and you don't find it too stressing. XxX