Abdominal Hysterectomy - Medical Illustration, Human Anatomy Drawing
This illustration depicts a surgical view of a hysterectomy procedure, focusing on closure of the vaginal cuff. The uterus is visible in the pelvic cavity, and surgical instruments are used to manipulate the tissue for removal. The vaginal cuff, the portion of the vaginal tissue that remains after the cervix and uterus are removed, is highlighted. To close the vaginal cuff, a "figure of 8" suture technique is employed. On the right, two close-up views show the open and closed states of this stitch: in the open view, the vaginal cuff is ready for suturing, while in the closed view, the suture is tightly secured to seal the cuff.