A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a woman's uterus. It is the most common non-obstetrical surgery for women in the United States, with approximately 300 out of every 100,000 women undergoing the procedure. There are several types of hysterectomies, including total abdominal hysterectomy, vaginal hysterectomy, supracervical hysterectomy, laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy, and laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy. A total abdominal hysterectomy involves removing the uterus through an abdominal incision, while a vaginal hysterectomy removes the uterus through the vagina. A laparoscopy-assisted vaginal hysterectomy adds the use of a laparoscope to the vaginal

1. HysterectomyBy: Mandy RivasMarch 23, 2010A&P 3rd

2. Table of ContentsSlide 1- Introduction slideSlide 2- Table of contentsSlide 3- Definition of hysterectomySlide 4- Types of HysterectomiesSlide 5- Vaginal HysterectomySlide 6-7- Total Abdominal HysterectomySlide 8-9- Laparoscopy-assisted vaginal HysterectomySlide 10- Picture of Hysterectomy

3. What Is A Hysterectomy?A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure whereby the uterus (womb) is removed. Hysterectomy is the most common non-obstetrical surgical procedure of women in the United States. Approximately 300 out of every 100,000 women will undergo a hysterectomy.

4. http://www.medicinenet.com/hysterectomy/article.htmTypes of HysterectomiesTotal abdominal hysterectomy

5. Vaginal Hysterectomy

6. Supracervical hysterectomy

7. Laparoscopy- assisted vaginal hysterectomy

8. Laparoscopic supra cervical hysterectomy

9. Radical hysterectomy

10. http://www.medicinenet.com/hysterectomy/page3.htmVaginal HysterectomyDuring this procedure, the uterus is removed through the vagina. A vaginal hysterectomy is appropriate only for conditions such as uterine prolapse, endometrial hyperlapsia, or cervical dysplasia. The woman will need to have her legs raised up in a stirrup device throughout the procedure.