Synonym for abdominal hysterectomy ... <procedure> Surgical removal of the uterus through an incision made in the abdominal wall. As opposed to a vaginal hysterectomy. ... (12 Dec 1998) ... 
(lap″ә-ro-his″tә-rek´tә-me) abdominal hysterectomy.
laparohysterectomy Abdominal hysterectomy; removal of the uterus through an opening in the abdominal wall.