There are several types of hysterectomy. The type of procedure used depends on the individual patient and her condition. Abdominal hysterectomy. An incision is made in the lower abdomen to reach the ...

While a hysterectomy may sound drastic, this surgery to remove the uterus is actually fairly common: Roughly 500,000 people have hysterectomies each year in the U.S., according to the Office on ...