Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Experience: Retrospective Results of a Tertiary Center

Abstract

Objective: In the present study, it was aimed to retrospectively evaluate the intraoperative and postoperative outcomes of all laparoscopic hysterectomy procedures carried out at the obstetrics and gynecology department between January 2018 and September 2020. Methods: The files and operation case notes of 445 patients who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications between January 2018 and September 2020 were retrieved from the hospital information management system and their intraoperative and postoperative outcomes were analysed. Results: The mean age of 445 patients included in the present study was 51.2±8.5 and parity 2.98±1.85, and the most common indication for hysterectomy was myoma uteri. The mean operation time was determined as 100.7±36.7 min. The overall major complication rate was 3.2% and the rate of conversion to laparotomy was found to be 1.5%. Conclusion: In patients who are not suitable for vaginal hysterectomy, total laparoscopic hysterectomy may be a reasonable option in terms of increasing the patient comfort, lower complication rates, and increasing the the experience of the surgical team.