Treatment/Procedure: Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy

Minimally invasive, laparoscopic hysterectomies use small incisions and a special tool called a laparoscope. The laparoscope is a lighted tube outfitted with a small high-definition camera that affords the surgeon a clear view of the abdominal organs without the need for a large incision. Another minimally invasive technique is the vaginal hysterectomy in which the surgeon removes the uterus through an incision in the vagina.