[Outpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy in France : a monocentric randomized trial].

Abstract

Objective\u2009: To demonstrate the faisability of outpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy using the assessment of post-operative quality of life Methods\u2009: A prospective randomized single-center trial was performed in France between 2013 and 2016. A total of 42 patients needed laparoscopic hysterectomy was included. Postoperative quality of life was assessed using the standardized Euroquol questionnaire. Patients filled the score before the operation and then on the 3rd and 30th postoperative day. Secondary outcomes were assessment of postoperative pain, overall quality of life, analgesic use, and anxiety. The patients were randomized into two groups, group A with a conventional hospital stay of 2 to 3 days and group B with a short stay and a discharge the day after the intervention. Results\u2009: 21 patients were randomized to group A as well as group B. We did not find any significant differences between the two groups in our study either on our primary outcome or in the seconds ones. On day 3, the average of Euroquol score was 0.68 for group A against 0.50 for group B (p = 0.05). Likewise, the scores for postoperative pain were similar with 70.6 in group A and 61.8 in group B (p = 0.21). The trend was the same for quality of life score or anxiety. Conclusion\u2009: Our study shows the possibility and the safety of outpatient laparoscopic hysterectomy.