Prospective Study to Evaluate the Prevalence of Hysterectomy in a Tertiary Care Center

Abstract

Background: Hysterectomy is one of the most common major gynaecological operative procedures performed worldwide. It can be performed by abdominal, vaginal or laparoscopic route. The present prospective study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence of hysterectomy in a tertiary care center. Materials and Methods: The prospective study was conducted in the department of obstetrics and gynaecology to evaluate the prevalence of hysterectomy in a tertiary care center. 280 cases were randomly selected for the study whose common indication of hysterectomy. Clinical examination and evaluation were done. Other necessary investigations were done. The recorded data was compiled, and data analysis was done. Results: In the present study total 280 patients were selected for the study that were indicated for hysterectomy. Majority patient belongs to age group 31-40yrs (37.5%) followed by 41-50yrs (29.28%). Majority patients indicated for abdominal hysterectomy (73.21%) followed by vaginal (26.78%). Conclusion: The present study concluded that majority patient of belongs to age group 31-40yrs and Majority patients were indicated for abdominal hysterectomy.