ArticleArchives of gynecology and obstetrics2022
Indications and surgical route for hysterectomy for benign disorders: a retrospective analysis in a large Australian tertiary hospital network.
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- Retrospective Cohort Study of Low-Value Hysterectomy Before and After Publication of the National Heavy Bleeding Clinical Care Standard in Regional Victoria.The Australian journal of rural health · 2025Article
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- Tranexamic acid for management of heavy vaginal bleeding: barriers to access and myths surrounding its use.Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeHysterectomy is a common but expensive and morbid procedure. Alternative treatments for heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) are effective in up to 80% of cases, but there is substantial variation in surgical approach and pre-operative management of HMB. This study aims to assess the approach to hysterectomies for benign indications including alternative treatments and route of operation.
methodsWe retrospectively collected patient and surgical data on all hysterectomies for benign indications from 1/4/2018 to 31/6/2020 at our tertiary-led hospital network.
resultsHysterectomies were performed in 582 women at a median age of 49(44-56) with a median BMI of 27.9(24.5-33.3)kg/m
conclusionsThe variations in route of hysterectomy that are unexplained by patient factors suggest room for improvement and raises the question whether some of the patients undergoing a TAH may have been candidates for less invasive surgery. Uptake of alternative management strategies for HMB could also be improved.
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