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Hysterectomy
Are there any risks?

A hysterectomy involves some major and minor risks. Most women do not have problems during or after the operation. Some risks include:

  • Heavy blood loss, that requires blood transfusion
  • Bowel injury
  • Bladder injury
  • Anesthesia problems (such as breathing or heart problems)
  • Need to change to abdominal incision during surgery
  • Wound pulling open

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