International Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Author(s): Gabkika Bray Madou, Saleh Abdelsalam, Mahamat Alhadi Chne, Naorgu Lydie and Foumsou L

Abstract: Introduction: Vaginal hysterectomy is the surgical removal of uterine tissue, using the vagina as the approach, The aim of this study was to contribute to the practice of vaginal hysterectomy. Patients and Method: This was a descriptive study with retrospective data collection in the gynecology and obstetrics department of the N’Djamena Mother and Child University Hospital (NMCUH) covering a period of two (02) years from 1^st January 2021 to 31^st December 2022. All complete records of patients who had undergone vaginal hysterectomy during the study period were included in this study. Studied variables were: clinical, therapeutic and prognostic. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22 software. Results: During the study period we recorded 1213 cases of gynecological surgery, including 159 cases of hysterectomies. We have performed 62 case of vaginal hysterectomy giving a frequency of 5.1% of all gynecological procedures and 39% of hysterectomies. The 40-50 and over-50 age groups were the most represented, with frequencies of 30.6% and 59.7% respectively. The mean age was 50.95±5.1 years with extreme ages 30 and 79with. The main reason for consultation was genital prolapse in 80.4% of cases. The main indication for vaginal hysterectomy was 3^rd degree hysterocele representing 80.4%. The mean time of the procedure duration was 43.1±3.3 minutes with extremes of 25 and 94 minutes. The prognosis was good, with few intra- and post-operative complications. The hospital stay was ≤ 4 days in 93.5%. Conclusion: Vaginal hysterectomy is common activity performed in the gynecology department of NMCUH, few complications had been noted.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/gynae.2025.v9.i2b.1600

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