Which organ is removed during a hysterectomy?

• A. Gallbladder
• B. Uterus
• C. Liver
• D. Prostate

Answer: (B)

A hysterectomy removes the uterus, the organ that houses and supports pregnancy and is central to the female reproductive system. That’s why the uterus is the organ involved in this procedure.

The other organs listed aren’t removed in a hysterectomy. The gallbladder is removed in gallbladder surgery (cholecystectomy) for issues like gallstones. The liver isn’t a typical target of a hysterectomy. The prostate is a male gland, not present in females, so it isn’t part of this operation. In some cases, doctors may also remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes during a hysterectomy, depending on the patient's condition and age.