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ArticleBMC research notes2022

Setting up minimal invasive surgery services in gynecology in a resource-limited setting: an experience from Bhutan.

Sangay Tshering, Thinley Dorji, Namkha Dorji, Renuka Monger, Kesang Choden, Kezang Lhamo

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Sangay TsheringDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan. sangaytshering6080@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2506-2748
Thinley DorjiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.
Namkha DorjiDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.
Renuka MongerDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.
Kesang ChodenDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.
Kezang LhamoDepartment of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital, Thimphu, Bhutan.

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Abstract

objectiveTo describe the clinical profile of minimal invasive procedures performed in gynecology at the national referral hospital in Bhutan. A review of such procedures performed in gynecology was needed to assess the baseline information and generate our own experience. We conducted a descriptive study with a review of hospital records of minimal invasive procedures performed from 1st January to 31st December 2020 at the Department of Gynecology. Data were extracted into a structured pro forma. Descriptive statistics were used to express the results.

resultsThe mean age of the patients was 33.9 ± 8.6 years of which the maximum was in the age group 25-34 years. 28 (17.5%) and 132 (82.5%) patients underwent emergency and elective procedures respectively. 142 (88.8%) and 18 (11.2%) patients underwent laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures respectively. Ovarian cystectomy was the most commonly performed procedure. The median operating time was 100 min (IQR 62.5-157.5). The overall complication rate was 2.5%. The median postoperative length of hospital stay was 24 h (IQR 3-24). Using our data and experience, we recommend a new health policy to recognize MIS in gynecology as a subspecialty and strengthen the existing service in gynecological MIS.

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GynecologyLaparoscopyAdultBhutanFemaleHumansLength of StayOvariectomyRetrospective StudiesBhutanGynecologyMinimal invasive surgery

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PMCPMC8848657

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