Table 2 Scope and frequencies of the surgical procedures commonly performed in selected Uganda health facilities between November 2009 and January 2010
Procedures | Sum (%) |
|---|---|
C- Section | 1057 (33) |
Hernia repair | 683 (22) |
Uterine Evacuation | 377 (12) |
Surgical Toilet & Suture | 203 (6.4) |
Incision & Drainage | 202 (6.4) |
Laparotomy (various indications) | 194 (6.1) |
Circumcision | 120 (3.8) |
Hysterectomies (STAH/TAH) | 71 (2.2) |
Urinary Retention relief | 54 (1.7) |
Superficial skin masses | 49 (1.5) |
Tubal ligation | 38 (1.2) |
Hydrocelectomy | 33 (1.0) |
Closed manipulation of fractures | 22 (0.7) |
Ano rectal conditions | 17 (0.5) |
Appendicectomy | 11 (0.4) |
Cervical Tear repair | 11 (0.4) |
Sequestrectomy | 10 (0.4) |
Vaginal Vesico Fistula repairs | 7 (0.2) |
Breast lump Excision | 5 (0.2) |
Cervical cancer EUA | 3 (0.1) |