Obstet Gynecol Sci.  2018 Nov;61(6):675-683. 10.5468/ogs.2018.61.6.675.

Patient-reported satisfaction after robot-assisted hysterectomy among Korean patients with benign uterine disease

• Park S
• Lee YE
• Cho SS
• Park SH
• Park ST

• KMID: 2426011
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5468/ogs.2018.61.6.675

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
This study aimed to evaluate patient-reported satisfaction following robot-assisted hysterectomy due to benign uterine disease, and to identify the factors associated.
METHODS
We used a questionnaire to evaluate patients' satisfaction with robot-assisted hysterectomy. The questions concerned overall patient-reported satisfaction and specific factors affecting satisfaction, including postoperative pain, return to daily life, the hospital experience, wounds, cost, the doctor-patient relationship, whether expectations were met, and whether detailed information was provided. We also collected data from patient records, such as uterine weight, rate of pelvic adhesion, operation time, rate of transfusion, delayed discharge, and readmission. One hundred patients who underwent robot-assisted hysterectomy participated in the study. Seventy-three fully completed questionnaires were returned.
RESULTS
The majority of patients (95.9%) were satisfied with robot-assisted hysterectomy. The doctor-patient relationship, whether expectations were met, the hospital experience, wounds, and whether detailed information was provided were statistically significant factors influencing patients' overall satisfaction. Payment of fees and clinical and surgical outcomes did not significantly influence patients' overall satisfaction.
CONCLUSION
Our findings show that most patients reported high levels of satisfaction following robot-assisted hysterectomy, regardless of cost or clinical and surgical outcomes. Therefore, if gynecologists consider robot-assisted hysterectomy suitable for patients they need not hesitate based on potential costs; they should feel confident in recommending the procedure to patients.

Keyword

Hysterectomy; Robot surgical procedures; Patient satisfaction

MeSH Terms

Fees and Charges
Humans
Hysterectomy*
Pain, Postoperative
Patient Satisfaction
Uterine Diseases*
Wounds and Injuries

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