Carer, Falopian Tubes

Gynaecological Surgery – Pelvic^(G) Lymphadenectomy

A pelvic lymphadenectomy is a surgical procedure for the removal of lymph nodes^(G) in the pelvis, especially those that drain the uterus^(G), cervix^(G), fallopian tubes^(G), ovaries^(G) and upper vagina^(G). The operation is performed by removing all the tissue (mainly fat) from along the major blood vessels in the pelvis. This tissue contains the lymph nodes to be removed.

What is Gynaecological Cancer?

The term gynaecological cancer refers to all cancers of the female reproductive tract. Included are cancers of the ovary, fallopian tube, uterus^(G), cervix^(G), vagina^(G) and vulva^(G). It is most important to treat gynaecological cancer quickly and well.

Gynaecological Surgery - Hysterectomy^(G) & Salpingo- Oophorectomy

Hysterectomy is a surgical operation for the removal of the uterus^(G) (womb) and sometimes other organs through a cut in the abdomen^(G) or vagina^(G). There are two main types of hysterectomy: total and sub-total. A total hysterectomy involves the removal of the uterus and cervix^(G), while a sub-total hysterectomy removes only the uterus, leaving the cervix behind.