Radical Hysterectomy

A Radical Hysterectomy is a surgery that is deployed to treat different types of gynecological cancers such as cervical cancer and ovarian cancer. Here the doctor surgically removes the uterus, cervix and a portion of the vagina along with the connective tissue that encapsulates the cervix, referred to as parametrium.

If it is found necessary, even the ovaries, fallopian tubes and lymph nodes in the vicinity will be extracted. A radical hysterectomy involves removal of the whole uterus, tissues lined on the sides of the uterus, cervix, and a portion of the vagina. Radical hysterectomy is decided upon usually when a cancer is detected. This is different from a total hysterectomy where the whole uterus and cervix are removed.

What a Radical Hysterectomy Involves

A radical hysterectomy removes the uterus, cervix, surrounding tissue, and sometimes nearby lymph nodes, typically performed as radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer at an early stage. This is a more extensive procedure than a standard hysterectomy, since it also addresses tissue immediately surrounding the cervix where cancer can spread. Your surgical team will confirm which type of hysterectomy is appropriate based on imaging, biopsy results, and how far the cancer has progressed.