Human: What is a hysterectomy and what are the risks associated with it? Assistant: 
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. It is often performed for benign conditions such as uterine fibroids, adenomyosis, endometriosis, or pelvic inflammatory disease. The surgery can be done through an incision in the abdomen or by using minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopic or robotic-assisted procedures. There are several risks associated with this type of surgery including bleeding, infection, damage to other organs, and complications from anesthesia.