The AAGL, a medical specialty society of over 5,000 gynecologic surgeons has advised that most hysterectomies, which are performed to treat benign disorders of the pelvis, should be performed vaginally or laparoscopically rather than abdominal incision, as it reduces morbidity and facilitates a faster recovery period.
Hysterectomies should be performed 'vaginally or laparoscopically'