Kathmandu, March 31 -- Patients seeking surgery for hysterectomy or prolapsed uterine at the Thapathali-based Paropakar Maternity and Women's Hospital can heave a sigh of relief now, as the hospital has started paying services that are more economical compared to the charge of private hospitals.

Doctors at the hospital say that women having a prolapsed uterine can undergo surgery within a week under the paying service.

"Patients can undergo uterine prolapse surgery within a week under the paying service," said Dr Shree Prasad Adhikari, director at the hospital. "Surgical waitlist for uterine prolapse has also lessened due to the start of paying service."

Uterine prolapse occurs when the pelvic muscle and ligaments stretch and weaken an...