A seven-year audit of gynecological surgeries at Al-Zahraa University Hospital

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Background: In order to improve surgical practice and, by extension, patient care, surgical audits involve a systematic and critical evaluation of surgical quality by peers using predetermined criteria or standard recognition. Aim: With the goal of bettering clinical response, outcomes, and service quality for all theater users, this study will examine the frequency, indications, cadre of surgeons, and complications of all gynecological procedures performed at Al-Zahra'a University Hospital from 2015–2021. It will then compare these data to the national standard for gynecological surgeries. Subjects and methods: All gynecological surgeries performed at Al-Zahraa University Hospital in Cairo, Egypt, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, were included in this retrospective study. Patients admitted for gynecological treatments had their medical histories and files reviewed. Age, parity, presenting problems, preoperative diagnosis, operation type, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and data regarding these variables were gathered. Results: Hysterectomy operations were the most common surgical operations that caused complications. There was a statistical relationship between the type of surgical operation and the type of anesthesia used. Spinal anesthesia was the most common in hysterectomy operations. There was a statistical relationship between the type of surgical operation and the qualification of the lead surgeon. Conclusion: There are significant policy and practice implications for healthcare based on the results of this study. Better patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs are possible when surgeons put an emphasis on meticulous planning and execution of surgical procedures.