A 10 year comparative study of caesarean deliveries using the Robson 10 group classification system in a university hospital in Austria

Abstract

Objective The Robson ten group classification system is used as a global standard for assessing, monitoring and comparing caesarean delivery (CD) rates within and between maternity services. Our objective was to compare the changes of CD rates at our institution between the years 2008-2010 and 2017-2019 using the Robson ten group classification system. Study design Data was collected retrospectively and all women were classified using the obstetric concepts and parameters described in the Robson ten group classification system. Results During 2008-2010 7,832 deliveries were performed, increasing to 9,490 in 2017-2019. The CD rate also increased from 29.1% to 32.2% (p