Utilizing Telemedicine for Delivery of Postoperative Care Following Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery

S. Radtke, Steven Radtke, Randle Umeh, Martha Chavez, Zuleika V. Curiel, Zuleika Curiel, Karla Mendez, Karla Méndez
Gynecology and minimally invasive therapy · 2021 · vol. 10(3) , pp. 148–153 · doi:10.4103/gmit.gmit_66_20 · PMID:34485058 · PMC8384027 · W3187490059
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OBJECTIVES: Determine if patient satisfaction is greater after delivering postoperative care via telemedicine following minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: University-based outpatient clinic; Randomized controlled trial (Canadian Task Force classification I). Females between 18 and 60 years of age scheduled to undergo laparoscopic hysterectomy or laparoscopic excision of endometriosis were invited to participate. Eligible patients were randomized to receive postoperative care either through a traditional office visit or via telemedicine. PSQ-18 satisfaction surveys were performed by phone after the visit. RESULTS: = 0.42). CONCLUSION: Postoperative care via telemedicine after gynecologic surgery results in higher patient satisfaction.

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