TypeDefinition
Simple/extrafascial hysterectomyUterus is removed with the cervix, but without the parametria or vagina (class I)
Modified radical hysterectomyUterus is removed with the cervix, parametria, and upper one-fourth of the vagina (class II)
Radical hysterectomyUterus is removed with the cervix and:

  • Additional parametria and upper one-half of the vagina (class III)

  • Upper three-fourths of the vagina (class IV)

  • Additional resection of a portion of the bladder (class V)