There are several modes of hysterectomy: total abdominal hysterectomy, where the entire uterus including the cervix is removed; subtotal abdominal hysterectomy, where only the uterus is removed ...

Certain women would be best served by having laparoscopy used during vaginal hysterectomy as it allows the rest of the abdomen to be carefully inspected during surgery. The procedure is performed ...

In order for women to make informed decisions on whether or not to undergo a hysterectomy, information on immediate outcomes of surgery, as well as risk of developing disorders later in life ...