• Is a hysterectomy done under general anesthesia?

I am a 58 year old female and I need to have a hysterectomy. Is a hysterectomy done under general anesthesia?

2 Answers

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Dayton, OH

Yes, 98% of hysterectomies are done under general anesthetic, especially laparoscopic and robotic, but some can be done under spinal if they are open surgeries.

  • Anesthesiologist
  • Manati, Puerto Rico

Hysterectomy could be done under regional or general anesthesia. I reccomend general to my patients.

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