Peripartum hysterectomy: prevalence, indications, maternal outcomes, and associated factors in a 7-year retrospective review at Wolaita Sodo University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Southern Ethiopia

PH is a major contributor to maternal morbidity and mortality, primarily due to uterine rupture. The relatively high PH rate suggests significant maternal health challenges. To address this, improvements in preoperative care, early detection of complications, and enhanced emergency obstetric services could help reduce the need for hysterectomy and improve maternal and perinatal outcomes.