Gynaecological Pan-endoscopy (Hystero-laparoscopy) in a tertiary health facility in Nigeria: A Ten-Year clinical audit
Keywords:
Gynaecological pan-endoscopy, indications, challenges, complicationsAbstract
Objective: This study aims to determine the prevalence, indications, common findings, challenges, and complications of gynaecological pan-endoscopy in Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Osun State.
Methods: It was a retrospective study. Records of patients who had gynaecological hysteroscopy and (or) Laparoscopy from 1st January 2012 to 31st December 2021 were retrieved, and relevant data were extracted and analyzed using the SPSS version 21.0
Results: There were 2125 gynaecological surgeries within the study period, with 207 endoscopies giving a prevalence of 9.7%. Infertility 100 (51.5%) was the most common indication. Common findings were tubal block 45(33.6%) and intrauterine adhesions 19 (31.7%). The most common complication and challenge were shoulder tip pain 35(18.0%) and instrument failure 76 (39.2%), respectively. There is a statistically significant relationship between the occurrence of complications during Endoscopy and duration of surgery (X2 = 25.693, P= 0.000), endoscopy type (X2=21.636, P=0.000), and hospital stay (X2 = 63.213, P=0.000)
Conclusion: The utilization rate of gynaecological pan-endoscopy could be higher and shows more skills, logistics, and staffing. Therefore, efforts should be intensified towards training and provision of up-todate facilities for endoscopic surgery in our setting.
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