Can I get pregnant after a partial hysterectomy?

The article was professionally consulted with Doctor Nguyen Thi Man - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.

Partial hysterectomy is a method indicated in the treatment of common gynecological conditions such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, etc. However, many people do not fully understand what a partial hysterectomy is. What and after a partial hysterectomy can I get pregnant? The following article will help you answer these questions.

Partial hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the body of the uterus, leaving the cervix. Partial hysterectomy is indicated in the treatment of diseases: Uterine fibroids, uterine cancer, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding, ...

Methods of partial hysterectomy:
● Laparotomy Partial hysterectomy: Means removing the body of the uterus leaving the cervix through the abdomen.
● Partial hysterectomy: Using instruments inserted into the abdomen through puncture holes in the abdominal wall to perform hysterectomy, leaving the cervix. The current laparoscopic hysterectomy is a method with many advantages compared to the classical hysterectomy method. Patients will avoid incision pain, reduce hospital stay, recovery and reduce the rate of infection as well as complications of intestinal obstruction. However, to effectively apply this method requires the necessary equipment and skilled surgeons.

This is a concern of many women before undergoing a partial hysterectomy. The body of the uterus is the place where the fetus resides and develops, so once the uterus is removed, whether it is a complete or partial hysterectomy, the patient can no longer become pregnant. Therefore, before deciding to have a hysterectomy, the patient needs to see a specialist doctor to have the best treatment plan.

Vinmec is known as one of the first hospitals in Vietnam to apply robotic surgery in gynecological treatment. The robot equipped at Vinmec Times City Robot Surgery Center is a Da Vinci Robot made in the US. This is an advanced robot, with a sophisticated structure, with 4 arms that are almost perfectly simulated human movements.
Robotic partial hysterectomy offers many outstanding advantages compared to traditional laparoscopic surgery and open surgery:
● Robots can penetrate narrow, deep and difficult-to-reach places.
● No vision restriction like traditional methods, for optimal image quality.
● Safe, reduce the risk of complications from infection.
● Reduce pain after surgery for patients.
● Less blood loss, faster recovery time, very small surgical scars, so it is aesthetic.

When choosing a partial hysterectomy at Vinmec, the patient will be treated by a team of experienced and highly specialized doctors:
BSCKII. Nguyen Thu Hoai
● Has 12 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology and has worked in all positions in the clinic, delivery room, procedure room and treatment area.
● Being the first doctor in Vietnam to successfully perform robotic laparoscopic surgery to treat gynecological diseases.
● Have a certificate of robotic surgery in Hong Kong, Korea.
MSc, Dr. Phung Quang Thuy
● Has over 10 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
● 5 years working at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
● Has a certificate in Robotic Laparoscopic Gynecology - Yonsei Hospital - Korea, Taipei Medical University Hospital - Taiwan.
At Vinmec, patients after a partial hysterectomy will receive thoughtful post-operative care to minimize the risk of complications after surgery:
Doctors take care of them 24/24, continuously monitor at least within 3 days after surgery.
● A team of anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists always accompany to ensure the earliest and painless recovery.
● Modern monitoring equipment (heart rate monitor, blood pressure monitor, pulse measurement) for 24/24.
Dedicated and professionally trained nursing care for post-surgery cases.