Surgery is still the method of choice for treating gynecological diseases, despite the rising number of non-surgical methods. New and improved surgical techniques such as i.e. laparoscopic hysterectomy are specifically performed more and more frequently than the abdominal. The reasons are faster recovery, less postoperative side-effects, complications and it is offering a shorter hospital stay to the patient. However a certain number of early and late complications can possibly occur. The nurse has to be able to recognize early and late complications and to properly react. The specificity of the gynecological surgery is abdominal, vaginal and endoscopic approach. Every surgery is a trauma for the patient, especially gynecological as it affects the deepest intimacy of the patient. Possible difficulties and complications are determined by the surgical access to the problem and they are divided into immediate, early and late. Each approach requires appropriate measures to reduce or treat the complications. The nurse’s role and significance is to maintain the proper knowledge’s and skills to be able to identify, monitor and cure postoperative issues and complications. Thus she supports easier and earlier recovery of operated patient. So the patient will be able for a faster and successful return to her usual and daily activities.