Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive surgery to remove the uterus using small cuts in the abdomen and a camera (laparoscope). 🔍 What is removed? Uterus (with or without cervix) Sometimes also: Ovaries Fallopian tubes 🩺 Types of Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) – uterus + cervix removed Subtotal (partial) – uterus removed, cervix kept LAVH (Laparoscopic Assisted Vaginal Hysterectomy) – partly laparoscopic, removed vaginally ⚙️ How the procedure is done Small incisions (0.5–1 cm) in abdomen A camera (laparoscope) is inserted Surgical tools are used to detach uterus Uterus is removed (often through vagina) Incisions are closed

Myomectomy is a surgery to remove uterine fibroids (non-cancerous growths) while keeping the uterus intact. It is commonly done in women who want to preserve fertility. 🔍 What is removed? Only the fibroids (myomas) are removed The uterus is preserved 🩺 Types of Myomectomy 1. Hysteroscopic Myomectomy Done through the vagina (no cuts) For fibroids inside the uterine cavity 2. Laparoscopic Myomectomy Small cuts in abdomen Faster recovery, less pain 3. Open Myomectomy (Laparotomy) Larger incision Used for large or multiple fibroids

Cystectomy (Ovarian Cyst Removal) Diagrams 📌 What these images show: Small keyhole (laparoscopic) incisions in the abdomen Use of a camera (laparoscope) and surgical instruments Cyst being separated from the ovary Preservation of the healthy ovary tissue 🔍 Quick understanding Cystectomy is a procedure where: Only the cyst is removed The ovary is usually saved (important for fertility) Done mostly by laparoscopy (minimally invasive surgery)