Bonaventure Twahirwa

Department of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Gicumbi, Rwanda

Publications
  • Review Article   
    Health Related Quality of Life after Hysterectomy Performed for Benign Conditions in Tertiary Hospitals, Rwanda
    Author(s): Corneille Killy Ntihabose* and Bonaventure Twahirwa

    Objective: Hysterectomy is the most common major surgical procedure performed by gynaecologists. Most studies reporting on surgical procedures emphasize surgical outcomes such as operation time, surgical complications and hospital stay. Most women undergo hysterectomy to relieve symptoms and improve their Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL). It is an important outcome variable in clinical research for benign gynaecological conditions. The objective of this study was to assess the HRQoL in women after hysterectomy performed for benign gynaecological conditions in Rwanda. Objective: Hysterectomy is the most common major surgical procedure performed by gynaecologists. Most studies reporting on surgical procedures emphasize surgical outcomes such as operation time, surgical complications and hospital stay. Most women undergo hysterectomy to r.. View more»

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