Surgical Safety Series in Gynecology: Uterine Perforation During Hysteroscopy in Ambulatory Surgery Centers

INTRODUCTION: Uterine perforation is a rare, but potential serious complication of routine hysteroscopy, which is often performed in an ambulatory operating room setting. It is important for operating room personnel to be familiar with and respond to a uterine perforation emergency. OBJECTIVE: The objective is to create an educational video about uterine perforation, along with supplies and strategies needed to respond to the complication in an ambulatory operating room setting. METHODS: N/A. RESULTS: N/A. CONCLUSIONS: We believe that this video will help educate and prepare operating room staff to respond to a uterine perforation emergency.