[Experiences from a new surgical unit. New approach in prolapse surgery has eliminated the waiting list].
A unit specializing in the surgical repair of vaginal vault prolapse was formed. The objective was to treat all kinds of defects in local anaesthesia with a hospital stay not exceeding 24 hours. Almost 800 women have been operated upon in the manner outlined in less than 26 months time. All but nine patients were dismissed as scheduled. Morbidity was low.
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Folke
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Gynekologkliniken Stockholm, S:t Görans sjukhus, Stockholm. folke.flam@stgoran.se
Lundberg
Steffan
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D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / Q000592:standards* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004434:Early Ambulation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013548:Sweden; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D014850:Waiting Lists