Patient Preferences and Knowledge Regarding Hysterectomy: A Study from the Fellows’ Pelvic Research Network (FPRN)®

Conclusions Patients prefer laparoscopic hysterectomy approach, although have limited understanding of vaginal hysterectomy. Higher health literacy levels are associated with increased knowledge of gynecology and hysterectomy routes, but were not found to influence patient preference for hysterectomy route. Overall, patients have limited knowledge of vaginal hysterectomy.
Source: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: OBGYN Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research