Can my mother have a vaginal hysterectomy?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Vaginal total hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the uterus or its adnexa through the vagina. Unlike traditional abdominal hysterectomy, vaginal total hysterectomy does not require an abdominal incision. Postoperatively, patients can get up and move earlier, experience less intestinal gas, start eating sooner, and have a shorter hospital stay. This is a surgical approach with good outcomes, minimal side effects and complications, rapid postoperative recovery, and high patient acceptance.