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Scholars International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (SIJOG)
Volume-3 | Issue-03 | 75-81
Original Research Article
Gynaecological Minimal Access Surgeries Performed in a Tertiary Health Institution in North Western Nigeria: A Five Year Review
Panti AA, Umar AG, Temitope AO, Adoke AU, Ibrahim R, Bello S
Published : March 21, 2020
DOI : 10.36348/sijog.2020.v03i03.003
Abstract
Background: Minimal access surgery offers patients fewer postoperative complications, shorter hospital stay and better cosmetic results compared to conventional open gynaecological surgeries. Aim and Objectives: To determine the prevalence of gynaecological minimal access surgeries and to determine indications and complications associated with them at UDUTH, Sokoto, Nigeria. Methodology: This was a descriptive retrospective study of all gynaecological laparoscopies and hysteroscopies performed at the Usmanu Danfodiyo from 1st, January 2012 to 31st, December 2016. Result: There were 1,016 gynaecological surgeries over the period with 112 minimal access surgeries given a prevalence of 11.02%. Laparoscopy accounted for 87.1%% while, hysteroscopy was 12.9% of cases. Their ages ranged from 18 to 40 years with a mean of 28.44 ± 4.99 years, and a modal age of 25-34 years (66.6%). Laparoscopy accounted for 87.1% of the minimal access surgeries while hysteroscopy was 12.9%. Secondary Infertility (41.1%) is the most common indication for laparoscopy followed by primary infertility (28.9%) and amenorrhea (15.6%). Asherman’s syndrome (66.6%) is the commonest indication for hysteroscopy followed by secondary infertility (16. 6%).The most common complication was abdominal pain in 13.0% while, the least was uterine perforation in 0.9% among them. Conclusion: Minimal access surgery is a safe, feasible, and less invasive modality for evaluation and treatment of gynaecological pathologies. It has better cosmesis, less complications, and lower cost implication. Therefore, the need for training, retraining and provision of necessary facilities in Nigeria.
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