Vacuum Extraction or Cesarean Section in the Second Stage of Labor: A Systematic Review

Abstract

(BJOG. 2023;130(6):586–598) Prolonged second-stage labor poses a significant risk for increased perinatal and maternal adverse outcomes. Two common interventions to expedite delivery during this stage are vacuum extraction (VE) and second-stage cesarean section (SSCS). The occurrence of each intervention procedure varies globally. This systematic review aimed to compare outcomes for both mother and baby associated with VE and SSCS.