Surgeon Questions Women's health

How long does a hysterectomy last?

I am a 58 year old female and I will have a hysterectomy next month. How long does a hysterectomy last?

2 Answers

About 2-6 hours.
A typical hysterectomy takes an hour and a half to two hours. Some are quicker and very difficult cases can last several hours.

Michael Nethers, MD