What are potential complications of a hysterectomy?

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  1. Dr. Kenneth S. Larsen
     
    Dr. Kenneth S. Larsen of Intermountain Healthcare answered:
    Potential complications include:

    • blood clots in the veins or lungs
    • infection
    • bleeding during or after surgery, which may require a transfusion
    • bowel injury or blockage
    • injury to the bladder, ureter, urinary tract, or nearby organs
    • problems related to anesthesia
    • death (extremely rare)

    Note that generally speaking, abdominal hysterectomy requires a longer recovery period than does laparoscopic or transvaginal hysterectomy.
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