<human>: What is a hysterectomy and what are the risks associated with it?
<bot>: A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. It can be done for many reasons, including cancer, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and uterine prolapse. The risk of death from a hysterectomy is low but there may be complications such as bleeding, infection, and damage to other organs.