Conversion to laparotomy during laparoscopic hysterectomy: a meta-analysis of prevalence and key risk factors
Conversion to laparotomy occurs in approximately 6% of LH cases, particularly in patients with malignancy, a history of adhesions, or higher BMI. Surgeon expertise and case volume may reduce the risk, highlighting the importance of preoperative risk assessment.
Authors
- Qing Luo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2596-8862)
- Yan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8454-0802)
- Xiaoyun Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1257-379X)
Institutions
- Jiuquan Iron & Steel (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fsurg.2025.1522022
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Uterine Myomas and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.11