Open AccessA randomized trial comparing changes in psychological well‐being and sexuality after laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy
Author(s) -
Ellström Marie A.,
Åström Monica,
Möller Anders,
Olsson JanHenrik,
Hahlin Mats
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
acta obstetricia et gynecologica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.401
H-Index - 102
eISSN - 1600-0412
pISSN - 0001-6349
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-0412.2003.00216.x
Subject(s) - medicine , hysterectomy , human sexuality , abdominal hysterectomy , randomized controlled trial , laparoscopic hysterectomy , laparoscopy , gynecology , general surgery , obstetrics , physical therapy , surgery , gender studies , sociology
Background. To evaluate changes in psychological well‐being and sexuality 1 year after laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy. Material and methods. Seventy‐four women scheduled for abdominal hysterectomy due to benign disorders and assessed as not suitable for vaginal hysterectomy were randomized to abdominal hysterectomy ( n = 38) or laparoscopic hysterectomy ( n = 36). The Psychological General Well‐Being (PGWB) Index was used to evaluate changes in psychological well‐being and the McCoy scale was used to evaluate changes in sexuality. The differences in outcome before and 1 year after the hysterectomy were calculated for each individual and the changes were compared within and between the two patient groups. Results. There were no significant differences between the two patient groups with respect to changes in psychological well‐being and sexuality 1 year after surgery. Conclusions. This study implies that psychological well‐being and sexuality after hysterectomy are not influenced by surgical technique.