Abdominal hysterectomy: A horizontal cut along your pubic hairline is generally made by the surgeon during an abdominal hysterectomy. Most women are left with a tiny scar as a result of this. A vertical midline incision in the lower abdomen may be required in certain women, especially if the hysterectomy is for a big uterine fibroid.

When a woman has very big fibroids or malignancy, an abdominal hysterectomy is usually advised.

Laparoscopic hysterectomy: During a laparoscopic hysterectomy, the surgeon inserts a telescope (laparoscope) through a small incision in your navel to view your pelvic organs and then creates three or four more small incisions through which various tools are utilized. Carbon dioxide gas is used to distend (inflate) your belly like a balloon, allowing you to see all of your organs.

The uterus, with or without fallopian tubes and ovaries, is subsequently removed through the vagina by the surgeon. The procedure is complete when the top of the vagina is sutured (sewn) using keyhole incisions.

Vaginal hysterectomy: A vaginal hysterectomy is done through an incision in the vaginal wall. It is typically used when there is a uterine prolapse (the cervix and uterus come down into the vagina, or protrude out of the vaginal entrance).