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This study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and perioperative outcomes of gynecological laparoscopic surgeries in Nepal.

June 12, 2026BMC Women s HealthOpen Access

Gynecological laparoscopic surgery in Pokhara: four years’ experience at Charak memorial hospital

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BPBishnu PalikhePokhara University KNKovid NepalPokhara University OSOm Kumar ShresthaPokhara University

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Retrospective study evaluates feasibility and safety of laparoscopic gynecological surgeries in a resource-constrained center, indicating favorable outcomes.

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This study evaluates the feasibility, safety, and perioperative outcomes of gynecological laparoscopic surgeries in Nepal.
Retrospective descriptive study conducted at Charak Memorial Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal.
Medical records of patients from 2019 to 2023 were reviewed.
Primary outcomes included conversion to laparotomy and perioperative complication rates.
Out of 159 planned laparoscopic surgeries, 153 (96.2%) were completed laparoscopically, with 6 conversions (3.8%).
Total laparoscopic hysterectomy had longer operative time and more intraoperative blood loss compared to other procedures (P < 0.001).
Overall complication rate was 6.5%, predominantly minor; one major complication occurred.

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Palikhe et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2ba3fa8101cf8926f02773 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-026-04594-w

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Retrospective study evaluates feasibility and safety of laparoscopic gynecological surgeries in a resource-constrained center, indicating favorable outcomes.

Gynecological laparoscopic surgery in Pokhara: four years’ experience at Charak memorial hospital

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Gynecological laparoscopic surgery in Pokhara: four years’ experience at Charak memorial hospital

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