What: Using data from over 1 million patients, researchers looked at how often vaginal hysterectomies are performed in the US for non-cancer reasons. They found that the rate of vaginal hysterectomy has dropped significantly and is projected to decrease even further by 2030, with minimally invasive procedures becoming more common.
Key Line: “By January 2030, vaginal hysterectomy was estimated to be used in 11.9% of patients undergoing hysterectomy for prolapse and in 3.5% of hysterectomies for other indications. For all indications, a minimally invasive hysterectomy will be the most common route of surgery.”
Source: Obstetrics & Gynecology