Systematic review of urological injury during caesarean section and hysterectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

We aim to review iatrogenic bladder and ureteric injuries sustained during caesarean section and hysterectomy.

Methods

A search of Cochrane, Embase, Medline and grey literature was performed using methods pre-published on PROSPERO. Eligible studies described iatrogenic bladder or ureter injury rates during caesarean section or hysterectomy. The 15 largest studies were included for each procedure sub-type and meta-analyses performed. The primary outcome was injury incidence. Secondary outcomes were risk factors and preventative measures.

Results

Ninety-six eligible studies were identified, representing 1,741,894 women. Amongst women undergoing caesarean section, weighted pooled rates of bladder or ureteric injury per 100,000 procedures were

SUBMITTER: Wei G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9870963 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature