Modified Radical Hysterectomy

Modified Radical Hysterectomy

Definition

The surgical removal of the uterus and surrounding structures, including bilateral pelvic lymph nodes, the parametrium, and the upper one-third to one-half of the vagina. The amount of parametria and uterosacral ligament removed with the uterus is less than that removed during a radical hysterectomy.

Also known as Modified Radical Hysterectomy — per NCIT

Also identified as

Anatomy

Organ Relation Source
Uterus Procedure Has Excised Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Female reproductive system Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Genitourinary system Procedure Has Target Anatomy NCIT · CC BY 4.0