A surgical procedure that fixes or stabilizes both the stomach and uterus in their proper positions.
From gastro- (stomach) + hystero- (uterus) + -pexy (Greek pexis, fixation or attachment). This surgical term describes a stabilization procedure for two organs that may have shifted or become displaced.
Gastrohysteropexy might be performed when both organs are sagging or shifted due to weak supporting ligaments—a condition that can cause pain and dysfunction. The surgery essentially 'tacks' them back into place, and doing both at once saves the patient from multiple recoveries.
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