What Types of Anesthesia Are Commonly Used in Gynecology?
Gynecological procedures often require different types of anesthesia depending on the complexity and duration of the surgery. Common types include local anesthesia, regional anesthesia (such as spinal or epidural), and general anesthesia. Local anesthesia numbs a small area of the body and is usually used for minor procedures like biopsies. Regional anesthesia blocks pain in a larger part of the body and is often used for surgeries like a hysterectomy. General anesthesia renders the patient unconscious and is used for more extensive surgeries.