Reduction of aseptic measures in gynecologic endoscopy: a comparative clinical trial

Objective: A prospective comparative clinical study was conducted on 200 patients to evaluate the consequences of minimizing the following standard hygienic measures in gynecologic laparoscopy: surgical scrub, patient draping, surgical gowns. Study design: A group of 100 patients treated according t...

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 1999-12, Vol.87 (2), p.169-173
Main Authors: Aydeniz, Babur, Meyer, Anke, Geiss, Heinrich K., Grischke, Eva-Maria, Genditzki, Helmut, Merkle, Elisabeth M., Bastert, Gunther, Wallwiener, Diethelm
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Bacterial Infections - prevention & control
Biological and medical sciences
Endoscopy
Female
Genital system
Gynecological endoscopy
Humans
Hygiene
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Laparoscopy
Medical sciences
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Postoperative infection
Prospective Studies
WBC
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Summary:Objective: A prospective comparative clinical study was conducted on 200 patients to evaluate the consequences of minimizing the following standard hygienic measures in gynecologic laparoscopy: surgical scrub, patient draping, surgical gowns. Study design: A group of 100 patients treated according to maximum hygienic protocol was compared to a group of 100 patients undergoing laparoscopic procedures with only limited aseptic precautions. Clinical control parameters were perioperative temperature and white blood cell count up to the 4th postoperative day. Furthermore, patients and their gynecologists were interviewed 2–4 weeks after surgery to rule out any delayed manifestation of an infection. Results: Perioperative infection was low in both groups. Conclusion: As we found no significant difference between the two collectives’ control parameters, we conclude that a reduction in perioperative hygiene seems feasible for certain laparoscopic procedures. However, a larger collective should be studied in order to confirm this action.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/S0301-2115(99)00102-5