“What I wish I’d known about a hysterectomy”: A patient’s experience with an expert doctor’s insight
The Healthy: Catherine Caponero, clinical assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the School of Medicine, cautioned that while hysterectomies can improve quality of life and be lifesaving, they carry risks, including complications and emotional challenges. She advised patients to discuss recovery, risks and alternatives thoroughly with their surgeon before deciding on the surgery.
