Abdominal Hysterectomy: Reduced Risk of Surgical Site Infection Associated with Robotic and Laparoscopic Technique.

Journal: Surgical infections
Published Date: Jun 12, 2015

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Hysterectomy is one of the most common procedures performed in the United States. New techniques utilizing laparoscopic and robotic technology are becoming increasingly common. It is unknown if these minimally invasive surgical techniques alter the risk of surgical site infections (SSI).

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  • Kristin P Colling
    1 Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center , Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • James K Glover
    1 Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center , Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Catherine A Statz
    1 Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center , Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Melissa A Geller
    2 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota Medical Center , Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • Greg J Beilman
    1 Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical Center , Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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