Table 2 Comparison of 453 prospectively studied vaginal hysterectomies using the BiClamp and 100 historical conventional vaginal hysterectomies
From: Use of the BiClamp (a bipolar coagulation forceps) in gynecological surgery
Variable (mean) | Vaginal hysterectomy | |
|---|---|---|
Conventional (N = 100) | BiClamp (N = 452) | |
Uterus weight (g) | 188 | 219 |
Operation time (min) | 57 | 44 |
Hemoglobin (g/dL) | ||
Preoperative | 8.5 | 8.2 |
Postoperative | 7.7 | 8.0 |
Difference | 0.8 | 0.2 |
Analgesic treatment (days) | ||
IV | 2.1 | 1.3 |
Oral | 4.5 | 4.3 |