Trends of Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: Five Years of Experience

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the five-year trend of minimally invasive hysterectomy and identify factors associated with increased intraoperative and postoperative complications within the last five years (2017-2021). Methods: A retrospective chart review was performed between March 30th and April 10th, 2022, which included women who underwent total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH), laparoscopic subtotal hysterectomy (LSH), laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH), and robotic-assisted hysterectomy for benign gynecologic conditions, during the period January 2017 to December 2021. Results: There was an increase in the rate of performing minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures from 35 cases (12.5%) in 2017 to 85 cases (30.5%) in 2021. In addition, abnormal uterine bleeding was the most reported indication for minimally invasive hysterectomy (n = 84; 30.1%). Estimated blood loss was a significant predictor for both intraoperative complications (p < 0.001) and postoperative complications (p=0.004). Conclusion: Within the last five years, there has been an increasing trend of minimally invasive hysterectomy procedures at the OB-GYN department in KAMC, Saudi Arabia. And estimated blood loss is a significant predictor of intraoperative and postoperative complications of minimally invasive hysterectomy.