On Wednesday, January 17, the world learned that the Princess of Wales underwent “abdominal surgery” and many social media users are wondering what surgery Kate Middleton had.
While Kensington Palace issued a statement, no details were provided about the specific procedure Kate underwent, only stating that it was an “abdominal surgery” without giving further details.
What abdominal surgery did the Princess of Wales have?
At this point, no one knows exactly what kind of abdominal surgery Kate Middleton underwent.
However, users on social networks are speculating on the possibility that the princess has cancer.
Before this wave of rumors, the royal expert Chris Ship ruled out that Kate’s operation was related to something oncological.
“We are being advised that the surgery the Princess of Wales has had is not related to cancer,” wrote Ship in X.
What kind of abdominal surgery requires 14 days in hospital
Abdominal hysterectomy is the most resonant surgery that Princess Catherine may have undergone.
This theory is based on the opinion of some internet users that Kate Middleton underwent a hysterectomy because after this surgery the recovery time is longer.
Kate Middleton hysterectomy
According to the Mayo Clinic, an abdominal hysterectomy is an operation to remove the uterus through a cut in the lower abdomen.
In a partial hysterectomy, the uterus is removed, but the cervix is left behind. In a total hysterectomy, the uterus and cervix are removed.
Some of the reasons for undergoing a hysterectomy include: Cancer, Fibroids, Endometriosis, Uterine prolapse, Heavy and irregular vaginal bleeding, Chronic pelvic pain, and Sex confirmation surgery.
It should be noted that after undergoing a hysterectomy, you can no longer become pregnant.
Recovery for hysterectomy
Recovery will depend on many factors including the reason for the hysterectomy.
Usually, the person will stay in the hospital for several days under close medical observation to see if the patient is in pain and to administer medications to control the pain.
In Kate Middleton’s case, she will be hospitalized for 10 to 14 days as reported by Kensington Palace. Then she will be discharged, but she will follow a strict rest at home and it will not be until April that she will resume her official acts.