The Decreasing Length of Hospital Stay following Vaginal Hysterectomy: 2011-2012 vs. 1996-1997 vs. 1995-1996

摘要

Background/Definition of the Problem: In recent years, postoperative management has changed towards rapid mobilisation, early oral feeding and rapid rehabilitation (known as Fast-Track or Enhanced Recovery Concepts). This study analysed the postoperative length of stay after vaginal hysterectomy in 3 different periods of time. Material and Methods: In the period October 2011 - September 2012, 75 patients underwent vaginal hysterectomies (±dnexectomy); another 114 vaginal or laparoscopic hysterectomies with additional operations (e.g. prolapse surgery and incontinence surgery) and malignancies were not included. The time periods August 1995 -July 1996 (n = 50) and October 1996 - September 1997 (n = 96) served as a comparison. Reducing the length of stay was not an explicit goal.