Understanding Your Options: Do You Get an Epidural for a Hysterectomy?
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While general anesthesia is the most common anesthetic for many hysterectomies, especially laparoscopic procedures, some patients may indeed receive an epidural for a hysterectomy. This can be used either as the primary anesthetic, often with sedation, or more frequently, as a component of a combined approach for better postoperative pain management.
