Vaginal Hysterectomy with Bilateral Salpingo Oophorectomy

What is a vaginal hysterectomy?

A vaginal hysterectomy is surgery to remove the uterus through the vagina. The uterus is the muscular organ at the top of the vagina. Babies develop in the uterus, and menstrual blood comes from the uterus.

What is a bilateral salpingo oophorectomy?

A bilateral salpingo oophorectomy is sometimes done in combination with other procedures and involves the removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.