What is a TAH & BSO?

Total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH) is removal of the uterus including the cervix (lower portion of the uterus). Total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (TAH-BSO) is removal of the uterus, cervix and both fallopian tubes and ovaries.

What is a TAH BSO hysterectomy?

1. A total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH), is the removal of your uterus (womb) and the cervix through an abdominal incision. 2. Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO), is the removal of both your fallopian tubes and ovaries.

What female organs are removed during a TAH BSO?

Vaginal hysterectomy is a procedure in which the uterus is surgically removed through the vagina. One or both ovaries and fallopian tubes may be removed during the procedure as well; removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes is called bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) (figure 1).

Can TAH BSO be done laparoscopically?

Laparoscopic TAH-BSO. Revolutionary advancements in endoscopy have dramatically changed the practice of gynecology. With the introduction of the newest generation of endoscopic instruments, we have become more proficient in laparoscopically assisted hysterectomies with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomies.

What is the meaning of Tah?

Technique. Procedure involves the removal of the uterus and cervix. The decision whether or not to remove the fallopian tubes and ovaries is a separate decision. If the ovaries are removed, the procedure name includes the term bilateral salpingoophorectomy (BSO).

What are the indications for total hysterectomy?

The most common indications for hysterectomy (some indications are overlapping) are symptomatic uterine leiomyomas (51.4%), abnormal uterine bleeding (41.7%), endometriosis (30%), and prolapse (18.2%) 1 2.

What are side effects of total hysterectomy?

The most significant side effects after a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) include not being able to become pregnant and the end of menstrual periods. Other side effects can include vaginal dryness, reduced interest in sex, menopausal symptoms, depression, and increased risk of other health problems.

How long is TAH BSO operation?

The procedure itself generally lasts about one to two hours, although you’ll spend some time beforehand getting ready to go into the operating room. To begin the procedure, a member of your surgical team passes a urinary catheter through your urethra to empty your bladder.

How long does TAH BSO surgery take?

The procedure lasts one to three hours. The time can vary depending on the size of the uterus, and the need to take down scarring from previous surgeries, and if other tissue, such as endometrial tissue, and other organs are being removed with your uterus (like your fallopian tubes or ovaries).

Why is the cervix removed during hysterectomy?

During a total hysterectomy, your womb and cervix (neck of the womb) is removed. A total hysterectomy is usually the preferred option over a subtotal hysterectomy, as removing the cervix means there’s no risk of you developing cervical cancer at a later date.