Goal Achievement and Patient Satisfaction in Benign Hysterectomy

Goal Achievement and Patient Satisfaction in Benign Hysterectomy

This study evaluates patient goal achievement and satisfaction in benign hysterectomy. Patient's will state their goals prior to undergoing benign hysterectomy, and will receive a follow-up questionnaire 3 months post-operatively evaluating their perception of goal achievement and overall satisfaction. Goal achievement and satisfaction will be evaluated for association with surgical indication, surgical approach (minimally invasive vs abdominal surgery), and demographic information.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient undergoing hysterectomy for benign indication
• Age 18 or greater
• English speaking
• Access to communication via telephone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient undergoing hysterectomy for malignant or pre-malignant condition
• Non-english speaking patient
• Patient without telephone access
• Patient undergoing emergent or unplanned hysterectomy
• Vulnerable populations