Tag: Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy Tied to Long-Term Risk for Depression, Anxiety
Findings particularly strong with hysterectomy at younger age, even with ovarian conservation
Higher Surgical Volume May Improve Outcomes in Cervical Cancer
Findings show radical hysterectomy at high-volume centers tied to better survival in early cervical cancer
Surgical Site Infection Rate Can Be Reduced in Hysterectomy
Implementation of perioperative prevention bundle linked to reduction in surgical site infection rate
Low Procedure Volume for Many Surgeons Doing Hysterectomies
Higher rates of complications and mortality, prolonged hospital stays more likely, for their patients
FDA Warning Ups Hysterectomy Complications for Uterine Fibroids
Complications up following FDA black box warning against use of power morcellation for fibroid excision
Urinary Tract Injury Incidence Low in Gynecologic Laparoscopy
Incidence of lower urinary tract injuries 0.33 percent for gynecologic laparoscopy for benign indications
Patients Use ~Half of Opioids Prescribed After Hysterectomy
Pre-op Fibromyalgia Survey score, overall body pain, pre-op opioid use, abdominal sx predict opioid use
History of C-Section Ups Risk of Complications in Hysterectomy
Women with previous C-section have increased odds of reoperation, peri-, post-op complications
~10 Percent Present to ER After Hysterectomy for Benign Disease
Risk factors include younger age, higher parity, Medicare or self-pay insurance, postoperative pain
Geographic Variation in Costs Associated With Hysterectomy
Lowest median cost in mid-Atlantic region, while highest median cost seen in Pacific region
