What is the primary surgical procedure for removing the uterus?

The primary surgical procedure for removing the uterus is a hysterectomy. This operation is performed for various medical reasons, such as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, or uterine cancer. A hysterectomy can be total, which involves the removal of the entire uterus along with the cervix, or subtotal (or partial), where only the upper part of the uterus is removed, leaving the cervix intact.

In contrast, a C-section is a surgical procedure to deliver a baby through incisions in the abdomen and uterus, not for removing the uterus. Nephrectomy refers to the surgical removal of a kidney, which is unrelated to the uterus. Adenoidectomy is the surgical removal of the adenoids, which are lymphatic tissues located in the nasopharynx, and also does not pertain to the uterus. Thus, the hysterectomy is clearly the procedure specifically designed for the removal of the uterus.