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Types of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

There are several types of laparoscopic hysterectomy. Depending on your needs, all or part of the uterus may be removed. In some cases, the cervix, ovaries, or fallopian tubes are also removed. Your surgeon will discuss the choices with you before surgery.

Total hysterectomy

A total hysterectomy means that the entire uterus is removed. It may be removed through the vagina. Or it may be removed in pieces through small cuts (incisions) in the belly (abdomen).

Front view of woman's pelvis showing reproductive tract. Dotted line around uterus and cervix shows organs removed in total hysterectomy.

Hysterectomy with removal of ovaries

In this procedure, the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes are removed. The organs may be removed through the vagina. Or they may be removed in pieces through small cuts in the belly.

Front view of female pelvis showing reproductive organs and dotted line outlining uterus, cervix , fallopian tubes, and ovaries to show hysterectomy with removal of ovaries.

Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy (LSH)

With this procedure, the top part of the uterus is removed. The cervix is left in place and may be closed at the top. This procedure may be done if the cervix is healthy. The uterus is removed in pieces through small cuts in the belly. The ovaries and tubes may also be removed during this type of hysterectomy.

Front view of woman's pelvis showing reproductive tract. Dotted line shows organs removed in supracervical hysterectomy.

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