Dr Sarada Mamilla explains that depending on the surgical approach used, hysterectomy is categorized into four main types. Abdominal hysterectomy: In abdominal hysterectomy procedure, the uterus and sometimes the cervix are taken out through an incision made in the lower part of the abdomen. Since it's an open surgery, the incisions are more extensive compared to other methods. https://www.drsarada.com/blog/understanding-the-types-of-hysterectomy