Complications during vaginal hysterectomy: How to get over them?

Abstract

Today vaginal hysterectomy is the most commonly performed gynecological surgery for prolapsed uteri and for other conditions, like fibroid, dysfunctional uterine bleeding, cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, etc. Vaginal hysterectomy has least incidence of complications. Complications like hemorrhage, infection, bladder injury, etc. are known. This prospective study was carried out at a tertiary hospital to analyze the complications and find measures to prevent or decrease complications. Primary hemorrhage was the most common complication, followed by bladder injury and infection. Thus proper selection of cases, preoperatively prepare for any eventuality and intraoperative proficiency can decrease vaginal hysterectomy complications.