[Evidence-based cesarean section]

Cesarean delivery is the most frequent major surgery in Finland: in 2013 over 16% of the deliveries were via cesarean route. 27% of the mothers are estimated to face complications. Optimal surgical techniques and other operation-related measures aim to reduce the incidence of complications. Recommendations favor preoperative antibiotics, vaginal preparation, transversal skin incision, non-development of bladder flap, blunt cephalo-caudad uterine extension, spontaneous placental removal, late cord clamping, continuous sutures for uterine closure and subcutaneous skin sutures. Optimal measures will not only reduce complications in cesarean deliveries but bring cost savings and unify the clinical routines and training in specialization programs.