Identifying modifiable risk factors for urinary tract infections after benign hysterectomies using ACS-NSQIP

Hysterectomies are among the most commonly performed surgical procedures, with over 600,000 performed each year. As hysterectomies involve breaching the genital tract and often require use of an indwelling catheter postoperatively, patients who undergo hysterectomies are susceptible to urinary tract infections (UTIs). The evaluation and treatment of a UTI costs the US healthcare system an estimated $2 billion and also impacts quality of life. Further, postoperative UTI is a quality indicator for pelvic surgery.
Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: OBGYN Authors: Source Type: research