Andreas Obermair, George B Hanna, Val Gebski, Nicholas Graves, Mark G Coleman, Saira Sanjida, Caitlin Horsham, Archana Rao, Monika Janda
BACKGROUND: It is widely accepted total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) and vaginal hysterectomy are less invasive procedures compared to total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH). However, rates of TAH remain unreasonably high. AIM: To pilot-test a model of training for practising obstetricians and gynaecologists (O&Gs) in TLH. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Training of participating O&Gs was conducted across four hospitals in Queensland, Australia, while other O&Gs were observed as contemporary controls...
July 24, 2023: Australian & New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology