Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The present study was conducted to determine complications of ureter surgery in patients above 40 years of age. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 74 hysterectomy surgeries performed in the department in patients above 40 years. A through clinical examination was performed. All underwent routine blood investigation. USG was obtained prior to the surgery. Duration of surgery, blood loss during surgery and intra operative complications were collected. Results: In 50 (67.5%) abdominal and in 24 (32.5%) vaginal hysterectomy was done. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Common complications were bladder injury seen in 7 cases, ureter injury in 1, burst abdomen in 2 cases, wound infection in 4 cases and vault infection in 3 cases. Conclusion: Authors found that common complication were bladder injury, ureter injury, burst abdomen in, wound infection and vault infection Key words: Bladder, Hysterectomy, ureter