There are minimally invasive hysterectomies for women. Minimally invasive surgeries include hysterectomy through laparoscopy, and vaginal hysterectomy.
1. Laparoscopic hysterectomy: This route is a minimally invasive surgery, which means that 3 to 4 incisions of about 0.5 to 1cm in diameter are made in the lower abdomen, and then the hysterectomy is performed through a laparoscope into the abdominal cavity, which is a minimally invasive surgery.
2. Female hysterectomy: This type of surgery is performed through the vagina, which is a natural channel for women to have their uterus removed, and there are no incisions on the abdomen or the vulva after the surgery, which is also a minimally invasive surgery.
In addition, there is also transabdominal hysterectomy, which involves an opening into the abdominal cavity through the skin of the lower abdomen, and then the hysterectomy is an open surgery, not minimally invasive.
So in summary, there are minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures, and you can talk to your surgeon to determine the specific procedure.