Publication: Safety and caregiver satisfaction associated with laparoscopic hysterectomy among young patients with intellectual disability
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2015-01-01
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18793479
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00207292
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Mahidol University
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International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Vol.130, No.2 (2015), 183-186
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Amphan Chalermchockcharoenkit, Korakot Sirimai, Pavit Sutchritpongsa, Rujirek Leelanapapat, Ataporn Panpanit, Harshita Ramamurthy Safety and caregiver satisfaction associated with laparoscopic hysterectomy among young patients with intellectual disability. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Vol.130, No.2 (2015), 183-186. doi:10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.01.019 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/36561
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Safety and caregiver satisfaction associated with laparoscopic hysterectomy among young patients with intellectual disability
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© 2015 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved. Objective: To evaluate the safety of laparoscopic hysterectomy for young patients with intellectual disability and the postoperative satisfaction levels of their caregivers. Methods: A retrospective analysiswas conductedofall patients with intellectual disability who underwent laparoscopic hysterectomy at a center in Thailand between January 5, 2004, and August 31, 2010. Information was retrieved about preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative characteristics. Caregiver satisfaction levels were assessed 3 months after surgery using a Likert-type scale. Results: The mean age of the 74 included patients was 14.9 ± 4.2 years. The cause of intellectual disability was unknown for 30 patients (41%); 22 (30%) had Down syndrome. Total laparoscopic hysterectomy was performed among 66 (89%) patients. No major operative complications were noted. Overall, 72 (97%) caregivers were extremely satisfied with the surgical outcome; the remaining 2 (3%) reported being very satisfied. Conclusion: Laparoscopic hysterectomy was safe and had good outcomes among patients with intellectual disability. This procedure might be a feasible option to induce therapeutic amenorrhea among young patients with intellectual disability, especially in countries with limited resources.