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Hysterectomy in Norway 2008-18
Summary
Minimally invasive hysterectomy rates in Norway increased significantly from 2008-18, aligning with international guidelines. Robot-assisted procedures and salpingectomies on benign indications also rose, though variations exist between health trusts.
Area of Science:
- Gynaecology
- Surgical Procedures
- Public Health
Background:
- Hysterectomy is a common gynaecological surgery with no specific Norwegian guidelines.
- International recommendations favor minimally invasive surgical methods for hysterectomy.
- The study examines surgical trends in Norway from 2008 to 2018.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze surgical methods used for hysterectomies in Norway between 2008-18.
- To determine the prevalence of robot-assisted hysterectomies.
- To assess the frequency of salpingectomies performed for benign indications.
Main Methods:
- Data sourced from the Norwegian Patient Registry.
- Individual-level data collected for all gynaecological hysterectomies in Norway (2008-18).
Main Results:
- Minimally invasive hysterectomy rates increased from 41% to 73% during the study period.
- Robot-assisted hysterectomies constituted 15% of all procedures in 2018.
- Salpingectomies for benign indications were performed in over half of hysterectomies.
Conclusions:
- Norwegian gynaecologists generally adhere to international guidelines for minimally invasive hysterectomy and salpingectomy.
- While overall minimally invasive rates are high, significant variations exist across Norwegian health trusts.
