In the last 10 years, more and more gynecologists have been offering their patients the option of leaving the cervix in place when performing a hysterectomy.
The only medical reason for removing the cervix is to prevent cancer of the cervix. If a woman is at low risk for this problem, then the cervix may be left in place, as long as she agrees to continue having regular Pap smears performed.
If the cervix is not removed, there is a small chance of needing to remove it because of persistent cyclic bleeding after Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy.
Hospital stay is usually 1 night and recovery time is approximately 2-3 weeks.