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Evidence-based surgery for cesarean delivery.

Vincenzo Berghella1, Jason K Baxter, Suneet P Chauhan

  • 1Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA. vincenzo.berghella@jefferson.edu

American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 2, 2005
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Evidence-based guidelines for cesarean delivery recommend blunt uterine incision expansion and single-dose prophylactic antibiotics. Routine use of techniques with strong recommendations is advised, with further research for lower-quality evidence areas.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Techniques

Background:

  • Cesarean delivery is a common surgical procedure.
  • Standardization of surgical techniques can improve outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide evidence-based guidance for surgical decisions during cesarean delivery.
  • To review technical aspects of cesarean delivery based on randomized trials.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE, PubMed, EMBASE, and COCHRANE databases.
  • Inclusion of all randomized trials related to surgical aspects of cesarean delivery.
  • Separate review of each surgical step involved in cesarean delivery.

Main Results:

  • Recommendations favor blunt uterine incision expansion.

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  • Single-dose prophylactic antibiotics (ampicillin or first-generation cephalosporin) are favored.
  • Spontaneous placental removal and non-closure of visceral/parietal peritoneum are recommended.
  • Subcutaneous tissue closure or drainage is advised for thickness ≥2 cm.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cesarean delivery techniques with strong evidence-based recommendations should be routinely implemented.
    • Further high-quality research is needed for surgical aspects with lower-quality evidence.