Abstract:Objective: To evaluate the postoperative abdominal wound problem after hysterectomy with scalpel versus electrocautery for skin and subcutaneous dissection. Material and Methods: A total of 516 post-menopausal women having age 40 to 65 years who were planned for elective hysterectomy were included in this study. Patients having only benign disorders were included. In group E (N=258); Skin incision and tissue dissection was done using electrocautery by setting the electrocautery machine at cutting mode at 30 to… Show more
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