Presbyterian Healthcare 
Gynecology
Hysterectomy
| Hysterectomy, surgical removal of the uterus, is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures in the United States. |
Abdominal hysterectomy typically requires a four to six day hospital stay, followed by four to six weeks recuperating at home. Laparoscopy makes it possible to perform this procedure in a minimally invasive manner. Patients usually go home one or two days after surgery and are able to resume normal activities within a week or two.
Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery uses a thin, telescope-like instrument called a laparoscope, which is inserted through a small incision at the belly button. The laparoscope is connected to a tiny video camera which projects a view of the operative site onto video monitors in the operating room. The abdomen is inflated with carbon dioxide gas to allow your surgeon a better view of the operative area. Three or four additional small incisions are made near the laparoscope through which the surgeon inserts specialized surgical instruments. The surgeon uses these instruments to detach the uterus and seal its supporting blood vessels. The uterus is removed through the vagina. Following the procedure, the small incisions are closed with sutures and covered with Band-Aids. After a few months, the incisions are barely visible.
Physicians that perform this procedure
For your convenience, Presbyterian Healthcare is providing you the list of all surgeons who perform this procedure and have requested to be listed on this site. When making your selection, we encourage you to meet with the surgeon and inquire about training, number of procedures performed, etc. Its important that you choose the surgeon who makes you most comfortable. These physicians are independent practitioners and not employees of Presbyterian Healthcare.
- George C. Andrinopoulos, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Mark L. Bland, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- James T. Bohmer, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Claire S. Bowles, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Ronald L. Brown, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Jack L. Crain, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Mary T. Crowder, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Christopher J. Danner, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Amy D. Fletcher, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Leslie M. Hansen-Lindner, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- James J. Hardy, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- L. Clay Harrell, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Harvey L. Harris, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Lisa J. Jervis, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Gordon B. Kuttner, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Michael R. Land, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Andrew J. Lewis, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- William W. MacDonald, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- David W. McAllister, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Stephen C. Moore, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- David E. Newman, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Myron V. Nicholson, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Warren M. Overbey, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Peter J. Schneider, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Scott M. Schneider, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Kathryn J. Stephens, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Holly A. Stevens, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Michael F. Sweeney, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- G. Bernard Taylor, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Nancy L. Teaff, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- John W. Tidwell, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Thomas J. Vandiver, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Dao Q. Vuong, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Mary K. Whitten, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Elizabeth A. Wolf, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Stacey Allen Wood, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Sarah S. Yavorski, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Andrew J. Zerkle, MD - Obstetrics and Gynecology
