BMI Healthcare: Private hysterectomy surgery in the UK

Hysterectomy surgery at BMI Healthcare

BMI Healthcare provides treatment for gynaecological problems and disorders, including both abdominal  and vaginal hysterectomy. As the largest independent provider of private healthcare in the UK, BMI Healthcare offer easily accessible advice, diagnosis and treatment at more than 60 hospitals,and is committed to providing a consistent, high quality service to local communities.

About hysterectomy surgery 

A hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus. Usually the cervix is also removed and if necessary the ovaries can be removed at the same time. A hysterectomy is a major operation usually recommended after simpler treatments have failed.  

Reasons to have a hysterectomy:

• Heavy periods

• Fibroids

• Endometriosis

• Chronic pelvic inflammatory disease

• Ovarian cysts

Having a hysterectomy will mean that you will no longer have periods. This will help cure or improve any symptoms you may of had.

Types of hysterectomy

There are two different types hysterectomy surgery available with  BMI Healthcare , abdominal hysterectomy and vaginal hysterectomy.

Abdominal hysterectomy surgery

An abdominal hysterectomy is normally performed under a general anaesthetic and takesabout an hour. Your gynaecologist will make an incision in your abdomen, usually in the ‘bikini’ line, to remove your womb. They will also need to make a cut at the top of your vagina so they can remove your cervix. Read more about abdominal hysterectomy in the UK.

Vaginal hysterectomy surgery

A vaginal hysterectomy is also usually performed under a general anaesthetic and takes about three-quarters of an hour. Your gynaecologist will make a cut around the cervix at the top of the vagina so they can remove your womb and cervix. Usually they will stitch the support ligaments of your womb to the top of your vagina to reduce the risk of a future prolapse. Read more about vaginal hysterectomy in the UK.

After a hysterectomy

You will usually be able to go home after four to six days and you should rest at home for the first two weeks. You can usually go back to work after six to twelve weeks. After three months you should be feeling more or less back to normal. Read more about recovering after hysterectomy surgery.

Private hysterectomy costs

For an indicative cost for hysterectomy surgery please call 0800 656 9606 or you can get a quote for hysterectomy surgery via the BMI Healthcare website.

You can also finance the cost of your health care using the BMI Card. The BMI Card is a unique credit card that allows you to spread the cost of health care, allowing you or your family to benefit from treatment at your chosen BMI hospital at a time convenient to you. Find out about financing health care with BMI Healthcare.

Why choose BMI Healthcare for hysterectomy surgery?

BMI Healthcare has built up a reputation for providing excellent medical and surgical facilities, supported by state-of-the-art equipment and a high standard of nursing care, within pleasant and comfortable surroundings. BMI Healthcare deals with over 250,000 inpatient and 1,000,000 outpatient visits each year, and nearly half the procedures undertaken being of a major or complex nature. Read more about BMI Healthcare hospitals.

Their hospitals attract consultants from a wide range of specialities, most of whom have extensive experience gained within the NHS. Supported by BMI Healthcare’s high calibre staff, they are able to undertake a wide range of gynaecological operations. Each hospital has an experienced doctor on-site 24 hours a day to support patient care and a fully qualified nursing, clinical and support team plus diagnostic and treatment technology relevant to the patient procedures undertaken. In patient satisfaction surveys, 98.5% of patients said they would recommend BMI. 

Contact details

BMI National Enquiry Centre
Unit1, Cameron Court
Cameron Street
Hillington Park
Glasgow
G52 4JX

Tel: 0800 656 9606
Fax:   0141 882 6326
Email: info@bmihealthcare.co.uk

Web site: www.bmihealthcare.co.uk

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