Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Cancer Care at Mayo Clinic Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology ResearchMayo Clinic surgeons continue to study robotic surgery and traditional laparoscopic surgery. Both options are available for a hysterectomy when a minimally invasive surgical approach is indicated. The Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is studying hysterectomy treatment options for gynecologic cancers. The Mayo Clinic researchers, doctors and surgeons trained in hysterectomies are working to improve care for gynecologic cancers. PublicationsSee a list of publications about hysterectomy by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine. By Mayo Clinic Staff Abdominal hysterectomy care at Mayo Clinic Request an appointment AboutCare at Mayo Clinic Feb. 28, 2023 Print Show references Walters MD. Choosing a route of hysterectomy for benign uterine disease. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 19, 2022. Chryostomou A, et al. Formal institutional guidelines promote the vaginal approach to hysterectomy in patients with benign disease and non-prolapsed uterus. European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology. 2021; doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.02.019. Hysterectomy. Office on Women's Health. https://www.womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/hysterectomy. Accessed Oct. 19, 2022. Baggish MS, Et al. Robotic surgery in gynecology. In: Atlas of Pelvic Anatomy and Gynecologic Surgery. 5th ed. Elsevier; 2021. http://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 19, 2022. Stovall T, et al. Abdominal hysterectomy. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Oct. 19, 2022. Bakkum-Gamez JN (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Dec. 13, 2022. FAQs: Hysterectomy. American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/hysterectomy. Accessed Oct. 19, 2022. Gitas G, et al. Surgical outcomes of conventional laparoscopic and robotic-assisted hysterectomy. The International Journal of Medical Robotics. 2021; doi:10.1002/rcs.2225. Ami TR. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. Nov. 21, 2022. Bakkum-Gamez J (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Nov. 21, 2022. Gershenson DM, et al. Preoperative counseling and management: Preoperative evaluation, informed consent, perioperative planning, surgical site infection prevention, and avoidance of complications. In: Comprehensive Gynecology. 8th ed. Elsevier; 2022. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 16, 2022. Polen-De C, et al. Route of hysterectomy for benign disease: Abdominal hysterectomy. Journal of Gynecological Surgery. 2021; doi:10.1089/gyn.2021.0002. Ferrando CA. Hysterectomy for the transgender man. In: Comprehensive Care of the Transgender Patient. Elsevier; 2020. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Oct. 26, 2022. Related Abdominal hysterectomy incisions Bleeding after hysterectomy: What can I expect? Female reproductive system Ovarian cancer Placenta accreta Types of hysterectomy surgery Show more related content News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic researchers recommend alternatives to hysterectomy for uterine fibroids, according to study Nov. 07, 2024, 03:30 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips from a gynecological surgeon on recovery from surgery July 01, 2024, 03:00 p.m. CDT Products & Services A Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been ranked among the best Gynecology hospitals in the nation for 2024-2025 by U.S. News & World Report. Learn more about this top honor Abdominal hysterectomyAboutDoctors&DepartmentsCare atMayoClinic PRC-20154791 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Abdominal hysterectomy