Postoperative Complications Following LSCS: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Management-A Prospective Observational Study...

Area of Science:

• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Maternal Health
• Surgical Outcomes

Background:

• Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS) is a common procedure with significant postoperative risks.
• Resource-limited settings like Bundelkhand face heightened challenges in managing post-LSCS complications.
• Improving maternal outcomes requires understanding local complication rates and risk factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the incidence of postoperative complications following Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS).
• To identify key risk factors associated with post-LSCS complications in a tertiary care setting.
• To explore management strategies for enhancing maternal health outcomes after LSCS.

Main Methods:

• A prospective observational study involving 300 patients who underwent LSCS.
• Data collection included patient demographics, LSCS type, comorbidities, and postoperative complications.
• Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS Version 25.0.

Main Results:

• A 32% complication rate was observed among post-LSCS patients.
• Surgical site infection was the most frequent complication, occurring in 12% of cases.
• Emergency LSCS and anemia were significantly linked to increased morbidity (P < 0.05).

Conclusions:

• Post-LSCS morbidity is notably high in emergency cases and anemic patients.
• Early detection and standardized protocols are crucial for mitigating complications.
• Region-specific strategies are essential for improving maternal health in underserved populations.