VNOTES and Vaginal Hysterectomy for Benign Indications

Comparison of VNOTES and Vaginal Hysterectomy for Benign Indications

This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes of Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) and conventional vaginal hysterectomy (VH) for benign gynecological conditions.

A prospective analysis will conducted at a tertiary hospital from January 2025 to February 2025. Patients aged 40-80 who underwent hysterectomy for benign indications will included. Outcomes will assessed included surgical outcomes, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores, and complication rates.

Inclusion Criteria:

• aged between 40 and 80 years
• undergo hysterectomy for benign gynecological conditions

Exclusion Criteria:

• history of urogynecological surgery (including pelvic organ prolapse surgery and mid-urethral sling procedures),
• suspected gynecologic malignancies,
• endometriosis,
• tubal-ovarian abscesses,
• pelvic organ prolapse exceeding grade 2,
• individuals who refused to participate in the study