Laparoscopic hysterectomy is a minimally invasive hysterectomy that enables women to return to their active lifestyles much sooner and is associated with significantly less pain compared to abdominal hysterectomy.  It is done through 3 tiny incisions on the abdomen allowing for much shorter recovery times.  Laparoscopic hysterectomy is indicated for abnormal uterine bleeding, heavy and painful periods, uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and other disorders of the uterus.  If surgery is indicated, consider laparoscopic hysterectomy as a safe and effective approach.