title: Hysterectomy.
abstract: Hysterectomy is often thought of as a last resort, but it is a common operation and there are many reasons why it is carried out. The author looks at these and discusses the different surgical procedures and nursing care for patients undergoing hysterectomy.
authors.affiliation: Women's Health Unit, Royal Bournemouth Hospital/Bournemouth University.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Walsgrove
mesh_terms: D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D017773:Pelvic Floor; D019990:Perioperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*