[Vaginal hysterectomy using electrofusion: a study of 96 cases]

Area of Science:

• Gynecologic Surgery
• Surgical Technology
• Minimally Invasive Procedures

Context:

• Vaginal hysterectomy is a common gynecological procedure.
• Traditional methods often involve sutures for vessel ligation.
• Exploring alternative ligation techniques can improve patient outcomes and surgical efficiency.

Purpose:

• To compare the efficacy and safety of electrofusion ligation versus traditional sutures in vaginal hysterectomy.
• To evaluate key surgical outcomes including operating time, postoperative pain, and hospitalization duration.

Summary:

• A retrospective study of 96 patients undergoing vaginal hysterectomy compared electrofusion (suture-free) ligation with suture ligation.
• The electrofusion group demonstrated significantly reduced operating time (51.3 min vs. 67.6 min), lower postoperative pain (VAS 1.9 vs. 3.5), and shorter hospital stays (4.2 days vs. 5.0 days).
• Morphine consumption and need for additional analgesics were also lower in the electrofusion group, with no significant difference in perioperative complications.

Impact:

• Electrofusion ligation presents a reliable and effective alternative to sutures for vaginal hysterectomy.
• This technique can lead to improved patient recovery, reduced healthcare resource utilization, and enhanced surgical efficiency.
• Findings support the adoption of suture-free electrofusion in gynecologic surgery.