HYSTERECTOMY Hysterectomy Hysterectomy Term origin: hyster + ectomy uterus surgical removal Definition: Hysterectomy is defined as the surgical removal of uterus. Routes for Hysterectomy Abdominal Hysterectomy Vaginal Hysterectomy Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Caesarean Hysterectomy Types of Hysterectomy Total Hysterectomy Removal of entire uterus. Subtotal Hysterectomy Removal of body or corpus leaves behind the cervix. Panhysterectomy / Hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo oophorectomy Removal of uterus along with tubes and ovaries of both sides. Indications