How to Remove the Uterus?
The next thing to decide upon is how the uterus is to be removed. There are basically two ways to perform a hysterectomy, either through the vagina or through an abdominal incision. Each way has certain benefits and shortcomings, and usually the woman’s doctor will suggest the one that offers the most advantages to her. Sometimes the woman may not be a good candidate for one particular approach, and the doctor can explain why it may be more preferable to perform one type over another. Removal of the uterus through the vagina, or a vaginal hysterectomy, is often preferred because the woman usually recovers more quickly because there are no large abdominal incisions. However, this approach depends upon both the doctor’s ability to obtain access to the uterus through the vagina, as well as the size of the uterus. For instance, it is easier to operate on the uterus through the vagina when a woman has had children and vaginal deliveries. Also, the initial incisions are made into the top of
