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Laparoscopic hysterectomy safest even for markedly enlarged uteri
ORLANDO – The complication rate is lower with laparoscopic hysterectomy than with abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy – even among women with uteri...
“In the context of high-complexity cases, such as those for large uteri, many factors beyond surgical volume influence perioperative adverse events,” Dr. Bretschneider said, concluding that, to improve patient safety and outcomes, additional studies should be performed to explore the relationship between surgeon experience and patient factors on perioperative outcomes in the setting of common gynecologic procedures.
Dr. Bretschneider reported having no relevant disclosures.
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SOURCE: Bretschneider C et al. SGS 2018, Oral Poster 12.
