Hysterectomy - Abdominal at Southeastern PA Cancer Treatment Centers

An abdominal hysterectomy is when the uterus, cervix, and possibly one or both fallopian tubes are removed through the lower abdomen. This is the most traditional form of hysterectomy and also the most invasive. The total operation takes up to two hours and patients spend up to six nights in the hospital during recovery. The abdominal hysterectomy is often used for people with pelvic infections, some cancers, severe endometriosis, or large fibroids. Alternatives to the abdominal hysterectomy include vaginal and laproscopic removal. Approximately 1/3 of American women 60 and younger have had a hysterectomy.

The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Hysterectomy - Abdominal at Southeastern PA Cancer Treatment Centers Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.


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    Readmission Rating  
Year Total Cases Length of Stay For Any Reason For Complication or Infection
Average # of days Rating Mortality Rating Average Charge
2007  0 0.0 $0 

Significantly higher than expected.

Not significantly different than expected.

Significantly lower than expected.

NR Not reported.

NC Non-compliant.

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* About the data: Data has been compiled from PA Health Care Cost Containment Council's Public Hospital Performance Report.