2017
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-107784
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Rates and Routes of Hysterectomy for Benign Indications in Austria 2002 – 2014

Abstract: Introduction Rates and routes of hysterectomy have implications for quality, costs and training. This study analyzed rates of benign hysterectomy and surgical approaches for benign hysterectomy in Austria from 2002 to 2014. Material and Methods This was a population-based retrospective observational study of coding data from all acute care hospitals (public and private) in Austria. Main outcome measures were numbers of women undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications in Austria per year and the … Show more

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“…Growing experience in laparoscopy among the physicians offers all the advantages of minimally invasive operations also for obese patients and patients with very large fibroids (over 1,000 g) [14][15][16]. Despite an increase in the percentage of laparoscopic surgeries in relation to abdominal surgeries in Poland from 2.3% in 2011 to 9.6% in 2016, still a lot of work and focus on the training of the physicians are needed to come close to the result of 2.0% in Austria in 2014 or USA 43.4% in 2013 [17] (Tab. 7).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Growing experience in laparoscopy among the physicians offers all the advantages of minimally invasive operations also for obese patients and patients with very large fibroids (over 1,000 g) [14][15][16]. Despite an increase in the percentage of laparoscopic surgeries in relation to abdominal surgeries in Poland from 2.3% in 2011 to 9.6% in 2016, still a lot of work and focus on the training of the physicians are needed to come close to the result of 2.0% in Austria in 2014 or USA 43.4% in 2013 [17] (Tab. 7).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…7 Most countries report VHnp and VH for prolapse (VHp) together: Finland, the Netherlands and Austria have 44, 51 and 47%, respectively. [8][9][10] USA and Portugal report 19 and 21%, respectively. 11,12 In other countries, including the UK, Australia and Denmark, LH is replacing both VHnp and abdominal hysterectomy (AH).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The rate of open hysterectomy is decreasing in trend worldwide because of increased use of laparoscopic techniques. 2,3 Though Hysterectomy provides a definitive cure to various benign and malignant gynecological diseases, other minimal invasive techniques and medical treatments are evolving. 4 Hysterectomy rates varies with geographical area, patient expectations, training and practice pattern of local gynecological surgeons.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%