Hysterectomy types in Estonia are still different from the Nordic countries

Abstract

Population rates and indications for hysterectomies in Estonia were similar to those in most Nordic countries, but the proportion of abdominal hysterectomies was higher and that of vaginal hysterectomy lower. The rates of laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomies should be increased.

The impact of postoperative telephone follow-up contacts on recovery after benign hysterectomy : with emphasis on health-related quality of life, postoperative symptoms, and health economics

“…Compared with other Western countries, the incidence rate of benign hysterectomy is low in the Scandinavian countries [Lycke et al, 2021;Hammer et al, 2015]. The incidence rates are for example in Estonia 205/100 000, in Germany 295/100 000, in Italy 370/100 000, and in the US 510/100 000 [Veerus et al, 2015;Stang et al, 2011;Materia et al, 2002;Whiteman et al, 2008]. The most commonly used methods for hysterectomy are abdominal hysterectomy (AH), vaginal hysterectomy (VH), laparoscopic hysterectomy (LH), and robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy (RALH).…”

Hysterectomies in Portugal (2000–2014): What has changed?

“…Although hysterectomy rates have decreased in some countries in the last decades, it is still the most common gynaecological major procedure in developed countries [1][2][3][4][5][6].…”

“…Ultimately, the surgical approach to hysterectomy should be decided by the woman together with her surgeon [10]. Along with these recommendations, the rate of laparotomic hysterectomies fell in many countries [2,[4][5][6]11,12]. This trend towards the use of more minimally invasive techniques results in shorter recovery time, fewer infections, and fewer hospitalization days [2,10,11,13].…”