Hysterectomy
Alternate Names : Vaginal hysterectomy, Abdominal hysterectomy, Supracervical hysterectomy, Radical hysterectomy, Removal of the uterus, Laparoscopic hysterectomy, Laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy, LAVH, Total laparoscopic hysterectomy, TLH, Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy, Robotically assisted hysterectomy
Before the Procedure
Always tell your doctor or nurse what drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements, or herbs you bought without a prescription. During the days before the surgery: - You may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drugs like these.
- Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of your surgery.
- If you smoke, try to stop. Ask your doctor or nurse for help quitting.
On the day of your surgery: - You will usually be asked not to drink or eat anything for 8 hours before the surgery.
- Take your drugs your doctor told you to take with a small sip of water.
Your doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.
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