title: Modified radical hysterectomy: morbidity and mortality.
abstract: Among 375 patients who underwent a modified radical hysterectomy at the Mayo Clinic, the complication rate was 24%, and the operative mortality was 0.5%. When compared with radical hysterectomy, this procedure is associated with a lower overall incidence of complications, particularly those related to the urinary tract.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology, Mayo Clinic Scottsdale, Arizona 85259, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Magrina
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Goodrich
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Weaver
authors.forename: K C
authors.initials: KC
authors.lastname: Podratz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies