first and second layer and a continuous locking suture or figure-of-eight suture is used to close the third layer. Since in practice the low transverse incision is typically made, the incision is also typically closed with two layers of sutures. Though, there is a debate on whether the suture should be close with a single layer or a double layer of sutures. Double layer of sutures can promote improved healing, hemostasis and less risk of uterine rupture in the next pregnancy, whereas single layer of sutures allows for less operation time, less tissue disruption and decreased exposure to foreign suture material. See also Hysterotomy abortion Resuscitative hysterotomy List of surgeries by type References Gynecological surgery Caesarean sections