Indications and Outcomes of Abdominal and Vaginal Hysterectomies at Tertiary Hospital in Nnewi, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Hysterectomy is a common gynecological surgery done for malignant and benign conditions of the uterus and structures around it. Uterus can be assessed through various routes with each having its indications, contraindications and associated complication. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and compare biosocial characteristics, indications, complications of procedure, durations of stay in the hospital and mortality between both abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies.