E A Robertson1, S de Blok. 1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, POB 95500, 1090 HM Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Abstract
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare two 3-year periods before and after laparoscopic hysterectomy was introduced into our resident training program. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING: Teaching hospital in the Netherlands. PATIENTS: Women undergoing hysterectomy from 1992 to 1994 and 1995 to 1997. INTERVENTION: Abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomies. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Laparoscopic hysterectomy significantly (p<0.002) reduced the number of abdominal hysterectomies. CONCLUSION: To reduce the number of abdominal hysterectomies, it is essential that the laparoscopic procedure be taught to residents.
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To compare two 3-year periods before and after laparoscopic hysterectomy was introduced into our resident training program. DESIGN: Retrospective analysis (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING: Teaching hospital in the Netherlands. PATIENTS: Women undergoing hysterectomy from 1992 to 1994 and 1995 to 1997. INTERVENTION: Abdominal, vaginal, and laparoscopic hysterectomies. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Laparoscopic hysterectomy significantly (p<0.002) reduced the number of abdominal hysterectomies. CONCLUSION: To reduce the number of abdominal hysterectomies, it is essential that the laparoscopic procedure be taught to residents.