Types of hysterectomy

These are examples of different types of a hysterectomy. With a total hysterectomy, your uterus and cervix are removed. With a subtotal hysterectomy, your uterus is removed, but your cervix remains.

In a "total hysterectomy," the doctor removes the uterus and cervix. If it is a "subtotal" or "supracervical" hysterectomy, the doctor removes the uterus but leaves the cervix in place. With a "total hysterectomy with salpingo-oopherectomy," the doctor also removes your ovaries and fallopian tubes, in addition to your uterus and cervix.