ABDOMINAL HYSTERECTOMY

A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the uterus and cervix through an incision in the abdomen. It's considered major surgery and cannot be performed while a patient is pregnant. However, a hysterectomy can be performed after pregnancy to prevent maternal death in the event of postpartum haemorrhage.

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An abdominal hysterectomy is an open procedure that can be performed even if a patient has adhesions or a large uterus. It provides the surgeon with a good view of the pelvic organs, but it also has a higher risk of complications than other hysterectomy techniques. These complications include infection, bleeding, blood clots, and nerve and tissue damage. Recovery from an abdominal hysterectomy is also longer than other types of hysterectomies, and it usually requires a longer hospital stay. 

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After a hysterectomy, a patient will no longer have periods or be able to become pregnant. The small and large intestines fill the space left by the uterus, and other organs move to fill the space as well.