Examining the Utility and Cost of Routine Type and Screen Prior to Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy.

Background And Objectives: Pre-operative type and screen (T&S) is typically obtained if a patient is expected to require a blood transfusion; however, in cases of minimal blood loss, routine T&S may be unnecessary. The objective of our study was to examine the utility and cost of routine pre-operative T&S prior to minimally invasive hysterectomies (MIH).

Methods: We performed a retrospective chart review of all MIH from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019.