Swenson CW

ObjectiveTo identify the variation in estimated blood loss at the time of hysterectomy for benign indications and to analyze how blood loss is associated with measures of resource utilization and complications.MethodsWe conducted a retrospe…

BackgroundOpioids used for postoperative pain control after surgery have been associated with an increased risk of chronic opioid use. Hysterectomy is the most common major gynecological procedure in the United States; however, we lack a da…

BACKGROUND: Laparotomy followed by inpatient hospitalization has traditionally been the most common surgical care for hysterectomy. The financial implications of the increased use of laparoscopy and outpatient hysterectomy are unknown. OBJ…

BackgroundPostpartum depression and pelvic floor disorders are both common conditions that affect women; however, the association between the 2 has yet to be determined.ObjectiveThe aims of our study are to: (1) determine the prevalence of …

BackgroundHealthcare teams that frequently follow a bundle of evidence-based processes provide care with lower rates of morbidity. Few process bundles to improve surgical outcomes in hysterectomy have been identified.ObjectiveThe purpose of…

ObjectiveTo evaluate the association between a universal cystoscopy policy at the time of benign hysterectomy and the detection of urologic injuries.MethodsThis is a retrospective cohort study at a tertiary care academic center where a poli…

ObjectiveWe sought to analyze use of alternative treatments and pathology among women who underwent hysterectomy in the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative.Study designPerioperative hysterectomy data including demographics, preoperative…