Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the potential difference across the two points. Introducing the constant of proportionality, the resistance, one arrives at the usual mathematical equation that describes this relationship:
Total hysterectomyâThe entire uterus, including the cervix, is removed. Supracervical (also called subtotal or partial) hysterectomyâThe upper part of the uterus is removed, but the cervix is left in place. This type of hysterectomy can only be performed laparoscopically or abdominally.
This is in contrast to other methods of removing the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. A laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy is completed in a similar fashion, with the exception that the cervix is amputated after occluding the ascending vascular pedicles.