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Area of Science:

  • Gynecologic Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Procedures

Background:

  • Traditional abdominal hysterectomy involves larger incisions and longer recovery times.
  • Evaluating alternative surgical approaches is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the clinical effectiveness and safety of minilaparotomy hysterectomy versus traditional abdominal hysterectomy.
  • To assess perioperative and postoperative outcomes, including operating time, hospital stay, and complications.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study of 98 patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign or pre-invasive gynecological conditions.
  • Group I: 50 patients underwent minilaparotomy hysterectomy (≤5 cm incision).
  • Group II: 48 patients underwent standard abdominal hysterectomy (>6 cm incision).

Main Results:

  • Minilaparotomy hysterectomy (Group I) had significantly shorter mean operating time (41.3 min vs 77.5 min) and hospital stay (3.1 days vs 5.4 days) compared to the traditional approach (Group II).
  • Composite morbidity was substantially lower in Group I (4%) than in Group II (33.33%).
  • No major complications or mortality occurred in either group; Group II required blood transfusions, while Group I did not.

Conclusions:

  • Minilaparotomy hysterectomy via a ≤5 cm Pfannenstiel incision is an effective, less invasive, and cost-effective alternative to traditional abdominal hysterectomy.
  • This approach improves perioperative outcomes without compromising surgical quality.
  • It obviates the need for expensive additional equipment, making it an appealing option.