Risks

A hysterectomy is generally very safe, but with any major surgery comes the risk of complications.

Risks associated with an abdominal hysterectomy include:

• Blood clots
• Infection
• Excessive bleeding
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia
• Damage to your urinary tract, bladder, rectum or other pelvic structures during surgery, which may require further surgical repair
• Earlier onset of menopause even if the ovaries aren't removed
• Rarely, death