Laparoscopic hysterectomy

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