audit of post operative complications of elective abdominal hysterectomies

ABSTRACT

To record common post operative complications their risk factors. Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit of DHQ hospital Timergara lower Dir, from 1/01/2006 till 30/12/2006. The complications were recorded on a pre constructed Performa showing demographic data of patient, history, general health, indication for operation and surgeon rank. The Patients were divided in to three groups A, B and C. Group - A Complications occurring after operation with in the first 72 hours. Group - B Complications occurring after and 12 hours but with in hospital stay Group - C And complications recorded at follow up visit after 6 weeks. Our study showed the over all complications rate of 48.7% which is a significant rate, mortality were 4 out of 478 cases [8.36/1000]. The rate of complications was high in those women who had other associated medical problems, which can be reduced or avoided by Proper Pre-operative assessment, management and Technical factors under surgeon's control