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Laparoscopic hysterectomy: The uterus is removed using a laparoscope, a thin tube containing a video camera. Thin tubes are inserted through small incisions in the navel and in the lower part of the abdomen. The laparoscope and other instruments are passed through these tubes in order to perform the hysterectomy.
The uterus is then removed in sections through the tubes or through the vagina. A total hysterectomy and a subtotal (supracervical) hysterectomy, with or with out removal of the ovaries, can be performed laparoscopically.
Vaginal hysterectomy: The uterus is removed through the vaginal opening. This procedure is often used in cases of uterine prolapse, or when vaginal repairs are necessary for related conditions.
No external incision is made, which means there is no visible scarring.
Only a Total hysterectomy (removal of uterus and cervix) can be done with a vaginal hysterectomy.
Laparoscope-assisted vaginal hysterectomy: Vaginal hysterectomy is performed with the aid of laparoscopy.
Abdominal hysterectomy: The uterus is removed through the abdomen via a surgical incision about six to eight inches long.
The main surgical incision can be made either vertically, from the navel down to the pubic bone, or horizontally, along the top of the pubic hairline.
This is only recommended in limited circumstances.