Abstract | OBJECTIVES: METHODS: Between June 1992 and July 1993, 40 women with menorrhagia underwent vaginal hysterectomy by five surgeons in one hospital. These patients were compared retrospectively with the first 40 patients having had endometrial ablation for menorrhagia during the same period by the senior author (GAV). The age, parity, weight of patients, and uterine size were similar in both groups. Measurable variables that would incur costs included surgical time, procedure time (anesthetist and resource use in operating room), length of hospital stay, convalescence (value of patient time), and indirect costs associated with subsequent surgical procedures. Measurable benefits included reduction in blood loss and complications, and effectiveness of procedure. RESULTS: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | G A Vilos, J T Pispidikis, C K Botz |
Journal | Obstetrics and gynecology
(Obstet Gynecol)
Vol. 88
Issue 2
Pg. 241-5
(Aug 1996)
ISSN: 0029-7844 [Print] United States |
PMID | 8692509
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Catheter Ablation
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hysterectomy
(economics, methods)
- Length of Stay
- Menorrhagia
(surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Retrospective Studies
- Vagina
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