Abdominal hysterectomy

Abdominal hysterectomy is the most commonly performed type of hysterectomy in most countries. Certainly, if the fibroids are very large or if you are thought to have a lot of adhesions in your pelvis, then abdominal hysterectomy is generally the only option. Just as with myomectomy, however, there is a good chance that surgery can be done through a "bikini" type incision even in difficult cases.

Hospital stay averages 5 to 7 days and normal activities are generally deferred for 4-6 weeks. This does not mean that you are bed bound, only that you are advised to avoid heavy physical work for that time.

	Size of fibroids does not matter Easiest route of surgery to deal with adhesiona and ovarian problems Subtotal hysterectomy an option Operating time not too long (compared with laparoscopic hysterectomy)
	Major abdominal incision Complications relatively more frequent Longer hospital stay Recovery takes several weeks

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