Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Endometrial hyperplasia surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Total hysterectomy is curative for atypical endometrial hyperplasia or endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia.[1]
Surgery
Surgery
- Total hysterectomy is curative for atypical endometrial hyperplasia or endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia.[1]
- Surgery may also provide an opportunity for an intraoperative assessment of a concurrent carcinoma.[1]
- Total hysterectomy may not be an option for patients who desire pregnancy or those unfit to undergo surgery and are treated conservatively.[1]
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Swathi Venkatesan, M.B.B.S.[2]