Comparison of Surgical Outcomes After Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy or Total Vaginal Hysterectomy for Large Uteri.

Objective: To compare surgical outcomes between total laparoscopic hysterectomy and total vaginal hysterectomy with uterine weight greater than 250 g.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study using data from American College of Surgeons' National Quality Improvement Project Hysterectomy Specific Database. Women with uterine weight greater than 250 g undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications by total laparoscopic hysterectomy or total vaginal hysterectomy were matched by propensity scores, which were calculated using preoperative characteristics and uterine weight.

The effect of 'Out of hours surgery Service' in Israel on hip fracture fixation outcomes: a retrospective analysis.

Background: 'Out of Hours Surgery Service' (OHSS) was implemented in Israel, amongst other reasons, in order to reduce the time interval between hospital admission and surgery and consequently improve outcomes. The OHSS is currently operated in the public hospitals in Israel. In this study we compared the data of patients before and after OHSS implementation to determine its efficacy in improving patient care.