Gynecology & Obstetrics
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0932
ISSN: 2161-0932
Samba A
University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry (UGSMD),
Korle-Bu, Accra
Ghana
Research Article
A Review of Caesarean Sections Using the Ten-group Classification System (Robson Classification) in the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Accra, Ghana
Author(s): Samba A and Mumuni KSamba A and Mumuni K
Objectives: To determine the relative contributions of each of the 10 groups to overall caesarean section rate and identify modifiable groups for intervention to reduce caesarean section rates.
Methods: Retrospective record review of the Robson Ten-Group Classification System (RTGCS) for caesarean sections from the statistical department of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.
Results: The overall caesarean section rate is 46.9%. The contribution to the overall caesarean section rate in descending order is as follows: Group 5 (previous CS, single, cephalic, >37 weeks), group 2 (nulliparous, single cephalic, >37 weeks, induced or CS before labor), group 4 (multiparous (excluding previous CS), single cephalic, >37 weeks, induced or CS before labor), group 10 (all single cephalic, <36 weeks (includin.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-0932.1000385