[Abdominal hysterectomy with fixation of the ligaments]. / Abdominale Hysterektomie mit Fixation der Ligamente.

Abdominal hysterectomy with fixation of ligaments has been performed by the authors for 15 years. An analysis of 382 operations of the years 1980-1984 resulted in a course without complications (no fever, no transfusion) in 70 per cent. No mortality and no severe complications have been observed. This method appears to be recommendable.

[Cesarean section using single-layer transisthmic uterine sutures]. / Kaiserschnitte mit Anwendung einschichtiger transisthmischer Uterusnaht.

Since 1972 the authors performed 1865 caesarean sections and used only a transisthmic suture of the uterine wound in one layer. No maternal mortality and no severe complications (rupture and dehiscence of the uterus, sepsis) were observed. An analysis of 1062 operations of the years 1978-1982 resulted in a course without complications (no fever, no transfusion) in 81.9 per cent. --These favourable results are likely to be attributed to the modification used.