Spanish clinics perform several hysterectomy types, focusing on minimally invasive techniques like laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy and robotic-assisted surgery. Surgeons offer total, partial, or radical removals through vaginal, laparoscopic, or abdominal approaches within JCI-accredited facilities in cities like Barcelona and Madrid.
- Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy: Removes the uterus while preserving the cervix to maintain sexual sensation.
- Total hysterectomy: Complete removal of the uterus and cervix via laparoscopic or vaginal access.
- Robotic-assisted surgery: Uses the Da Vinci Xi system for enhanced precision and 3D visualization.
- Vaginal approach: Natural orifice surgery (including vNOTES) that leaves no visible external abdominal scars.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Spain stands out for its high volume of supracervical procedures, which are often preferred to preserve the pelvic floor and nerve supply. At clinics like Centro Médico Teknon, experienced surgeons have performed over 1,100 minimally invasive procedures. This focus on `organ-sparing` subtotal hysterectomies often leads to superior long-term patient satisfaction regarding sexual health.
Patient Consensus: Patients value the option to keep the cervix and often undergo simultaneous fallopian tube removal to lower cancer risks. While physical healing is fast, many note that full energy levels only return after 3 to 4 months.