Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Vaginal Hysterectomy

Removal of the uterus through the vagina.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Removal of the uterus through the vagina.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Colpohysterectomy
  • Hysterectomy, Vaginal
  • Colpohysterectomies
  • Hysterectomies, Vaginal
  • Vaginal Hysterectomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

91(75); was see under HYSTERECTOMY 1975-90

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Tree Number

  1. E04w.950w.300w.399w.380

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NLM Classification

WP 468

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Vaginal Hysterectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007045. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007045
  2. Vaginal Hysterectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73212532