Hysterectomy procedures are done distinctly depending upon the severity of the complications in women. The abdominal or the vaginal regions are the primary routes for surgical procedures. 

• Abdominal hysterectomy 

This refers to the conventional and invasive procedure that involves a horizontal cut in the lower abdominal region that surgically removes the uterus or other cancerous and fibroid tissues. 

• Vaginal hysterectomy

A less invasive and feasible traditional surgery involves a cut in the upper part of the vagina ensures womb separation from other parts of the body, followed by its removal. 

• Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

This is a surgical procedure that involves the insertion of a laparoscope with a tiny camera into the navel region or other parts of the abdomen. The surgery monitored via the camera on the display screen assists in removing the uterus or other reproductive organs through real-time videography and imaging. 

• Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy (LAVH)

LAVH combines the operative procedure of vaginal and laparoscopic hysterectomy. The laparoscope insertion takes place via the vagina. 

The Laparoscopic, Vaginal, and Laparoscopic-Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy are Minimal Invasive Procedures (MIP). These require smaller body incisions and assure faster recovery with minimal pain. The preferred alternative in recent years is the LAVH procedure as it results in less blood loss and risks of infection compared to the invasive open-abdominal hysterectomy. However, each doctor recommends a specific type of surgery based on the health history and the severity of the complications depending upon each individual.