Hysterectomy: Risks, Benefits, and Recovery
Introduction and Definition of Hysterectomy Hysterectomy, defined medically as the surgical removal of the uterus, represents one of the most common major gynecological procedures performed globally. Attitudes surrounding this operation are profoundly complex, intersecting medical necessity with deep-seated psychological, cultural, and social meanings attached to female reproductive organs. While often a life-saving or quality-of-life-improving intervention […]