Czech registry of complications in gynecological laparoscopy – the on-line data collection

Czech version

Authors: Z. Novotný ¹; M. Králíčková ¹; V. Smitková ²
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika LF UK a FN, Plzeň, přednosta doc. MUDr. Z. Novotný, CSc. ¹; Bioptická laboratoř s. r. o., Plzeň, vedoucí pracoviště prof. MUDr. A. Skálová, CSc. ²
Published in: Ceska Gynekol 2014; 79(1): 53-56

Overview

Objective:
To survey the performance of laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) and other gynecologic laparoscopic operations performed in the Czech Republic.

Design:
Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-3).

Setting:
Departments of gynecology in the Czech Republic.

Methods:
Two paper questionnaires were sent to 120 clinics performing laparoscopic gynecologic operations in the past, the data have been collected via web application since 2013.

Results:
Process of transition from paper questionnaires to electronic forms was realized without complications. Number of clinics that responded was the highest during 5 last years. Number of reported gynecologic laparoscopic operations in 2013 was the second highest since the establishment of the Registry.

Conclusion:
Unchanged trend of decrease in number of abdominal hysterectomy. Latest data shows the possibility of vaginal hysterectomy renaissance.

Keywords:
laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy – national registry of complication – on-line data collection

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