A randomized trial comparing changes in psychological well-being and sexuality after laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy.
BACKGROUND
To evaluate changes in psychological well-being and sexuality 1 year after laparoscopic and abdominal hysterectomy.


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.
Ellström
Marie A
MA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden.
Aström
Monica
M
Möller
Anders
A
Olsson
Jan-Henrik
JH
Hahlin
Mats
M
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011184:Postoperative Period; D019529:Sexuality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016896:Treatment Outcome