PMID: 11319467Apr 25, 2001Paper

Hysterectomy for benign lesions in the north of France: epidemiology and postoperative events

Journal de gynécologie, obstétrique et biologie de la reproduction
P Debodinance

Abstract

We conducted an inquiry on hysterectomy practices in gynecology and obstetric units of general hospitals in the north of France (North and Picardy regions) focusing on procedures made for benign lesions of non-prolapsed uteri. and methods: Two studies supported this inquiry. The first was a retrospective study in 1997 concerning 21 gynecology and obstetric units in general hospitals among the 24 units belonging to the general hospital network in the North and Picardy regions. The series included 1293 hysterectomies for benign lesions on non-prolapsed uteri, accounting for 68.6% of all hysterectomies performed during the study period. Surgical route, indications and duration of hospital stay were recorded. The second study was a prospective study conducted in 1998 in 9 voluntary units among the 24 units in the hospital network. This study included 423 hysterectomies and recorded techniques, indications, and complications as well as late complications and social and psycho-sexual impact assessed during a telephone interview at 3 months. The 5 University Hospitals in the North, Picardy and Champagne regions also participated in the inquiry and provided data on 191 hysterectomies performed during a three-month period. Twenty-seven ...Continue Reading

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