Vaginal cuff after hysterectomy: What you need to know
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OverviewRecoveryRisksVaginal cuff tear symptomsVaginal cuff repairFrequently asked questionsSummary What is a vaginal cuff?A vaginal cuff is a closure made at the top of the vagina, near where the cervix is located. Typically, the procedure is part of a total or radical hysterectomy. Does everyone get a cuff after a hysterectomy?If a person is having a partial hysterectomy, also called a subtotal hysterectomy, the surgeon will not remove the cervix. In this case, a vaginal cuff is not necessary. However, during a total and radical hysterectomy, the surgeon removes the cervix, making a vaginal cuff necessary.
What is a vaginal cuff?A vaginal cuff is a closure made at the top of the vagina, near where the cervix is located. Typically, the procedure is part of a total or radical hysterectomy.
Does everyone get a cuff after a hysterectomy?If a person is having a partial hysterectomy, also called a subtotal hysterectomy, the surgeon will not remove the cervix. In this case, a vaginal cuff is not necessary. However, during a total and radical hysterectomy, the surgeon removes the cervix, making a vaginal cuff necessary.
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