 [ Symptoms ] hysterectomy hi i am zoila storch and i have hysterectomy and my new dr told me if i have hysterectomy no need more pap s this is true  thanks zoila storch [ Disease ] usually a pap smear is not longer needed after a complete hysterectomy a pap smear is taken from the cervix to look for cancerous cells and other microscopic pathology infections etc o so you will not have a cervix you will still however have a vagina so it is important to have a periodic pelvic examination without a pap to look for any other gynecological problems some that can occur as you age or post surgical depending on your age or the type of surgery you may still have your ovaries so a routine pelvic exam is important to check for any ovarian problems