Janani Clinic · Patient GuideHysterectomy — Your Options

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Choose an option to see where the cuts are and what it means for you.

Where the cuts are
umbilicus (navel) at top · pubic hairline at bottom bikini-line cut No tummy cut Vaginal route removed downwards Keyhole — 3–4 small cuts Camera (10 mm) Grasper (5 mm) Energy (5 mm) Working (5 mm) robot — controlled by the surgeon camera robotic arms assistant port scale — each mark = 1 cm 0 5 10 cm Keyhole: 3–4 cuts each 5–12 mm Open: one cut ≈ 12–15 cm Vaginal: no scar at all Open (1 cut) Keyhole (3–4) Vaginal (none)
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Your option
Abdominal (open)
Cut
Anaesthetic
Hospital stay
Back to normal
When this is used
This guide is for education. The right option for you depends on your situation and is always decided together with your doctor.
At a glance
Comparing your options
The route you select above is highlighted here.
Recovery — at a glance
How long in hospital, and how long until you feel back to normal.
time in hospital recovering at home
Which is right for me?

The best route depends on the size of your womb, the reason for your surgery, any previous operations, and your surgeon's experience.

Common questions
Your questions, answered