Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, is admitted to The London Clinic in the United Kingdom due to scheduled abdominal surgery. According to Kensington Palace, William’s wife would be hospitalized for at least 15 days after her operation.
Although the Palace tried to dispel the concern generated by the announcement by saying that this surgery “is not related to a cancerous problem,” the Spanish press claims that Middleton had undergone a hysterectomy.
“They tell me that they have undergone a hysterectomy but the royal house has not confirmed it,” said journalist Pilar Vidal.
Hysterectomy is a type of gynecological surgery in which a woman’s uterus and cervix are removed, although depending on the reason for the operation, the ovaries and fallopian tubes may also be removed.
After undergoing this procedure, a woman can no longer become pregnant and her menstrual bleeding may stop.
According to MedlinePlus, there are several reasons why a person may need to have a hysterectomy: Ovarian cancer, Cervical cancer, Cancer of the uterus, Adenomyosis, Endometriosis, Chronic pelvic pain, Heavy vaginal bleeding, Uterine fibroids, Uterine prolapse.
Some of these conditions can be resolved with other treatments, such as pelvic laparoscopy, a less invasive treatment than open surgery, or removal of the endometrium.
Hysterectomy is a major operation, which should be performed only if it is instructed by the doctor in charge of the patient’s case. Complications may occur during and after surgery, which surgeons should warn about.
In addition to bleeding, other risks of hysterectomy are: Formation of blood clots, which if they travel to the lung can cause death, Infection, Respiratory problems, Allergic reaction to a medicine.
Possible effects of hysterectomy: Bleeding, Bladder injury, Pain during sexual intercourse, Early menopause if ovaries are removed, Decreased libido.
The recovery time for a hysterectomy is between 3 and 6 weeks, depending on the type of procedure and the doctor’s recommendations. (YO)