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ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2020

Time-frame comparison of hystero-preservation in the surgical treatment of uterine prolapse: a population-based nation-wide follow-up descriptive study, 2006-2013 versus 1997-2005.

Yi-Lun Lin, Tsia-Shu Lo, Cheng-Yu Long, Kim-Seng Law, Chung-Han Ho, Ming-Ping Wu

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Yi-Lun LinDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chi Mei Foundation Hospital, No. 901, Chunag-Hwa Rd., Yu Kang, Tainan, Taiwan.
Tsia-Shu LoDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung General Hospital, Keelung, Taiwan.
Cheng-Yu LongGraduate Institute of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Kim-Seng LawDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
Chung-Han HoDepartment of Medical Research, Chi Mei Foundation Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan.
Ming-Ping WuDivision of Urogynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chi Mei Foundation Hospital, No. 901, Chunag-Hwa Rd., Yu Kang, Tainan, Taiwan. mpwu@mail.chimei.org.tw.
Chi Mei Medical Center · TWChang Gung University · TWFu Jen Catholic University · TWKaohsiung Medical University · TWTungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital · TW

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introduction and hypothesisThe purpose of our study was to describe the surgical trend and time-frame comparison between 1997-2005 (1

methodsWomen, who underwent primary surgeries for uterine prolapse, either uterine suspension with hystero-preservation or hysterectomy during 1997-2013, were identified from National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD).We analyzed the related variables including surgical types (hystero-preservation or hysterectomy), patient age and concomitant anti-incontinence surgery, surgeon age, gender, and service volume; and hospital accreditation level, and service volume.

resultsWe identified a total of 46,968 inpatients, 6629 (14.11%) hystero-preservation group, and 40,339 (85.89%) hysterectomy group. Hystero-preservation significantly increased during the 17 year follow-up study period (1997 to 2013) (P value =0.0147). The overall surgeries for uterine prolapse increased among patients ≥70 years, with concomitant anti-incontinence surgery, surgeons ≥45 years, high volume surgeons, and hospitals. Multiple logistic regression revealed hysterectomy was less used in 2nd period (OR 0.45, 95%, confidence interval (CI) 0.43-0.48). Hysterectomy was more often used in patient aged ≥50 years, surgeon aged ≥45 years, and low volume hospitals. In case of concomitant anti-incontinence surgery (OR 0.48, CI 0.45-0.52), high volume surgeons (more than 30 surgeries) and hospitals (more than 73 surgeries) hystero-preservation was more often used.

conclusionsTime-frames, younger patients, concomitant anti-incontinence surgery, younger surgeons, and high volume surgeons and hospitals increase hystero-preservation for uterine prolapse. Surgeons and hospitals should be ready to respond to the wishes of female patients who want to preserve the uterus.

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Uterine ProlapseFemaleFollow-Up StudiesGynecologic Surgical ProceduresHumansHysterectomyTaiwanHysterectomyHystero-preservationNational Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD)Pelvic reconstructive surgery (PRS)Service volumeUterine prolapse

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