Laparoscopic Assistance Overestimates Resident Exposure to Vaginal Hysterectomy

The authors aimed to investigate the national trends in resident exposure to total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH) and assess the impact of including laparoscopically assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH) in residency training data. Their findings reveal a national decline in TVH use, with only 44% of TVHs performed without laparoscopic assistance at their institution, raising concerns about the implications for resident training and preparedness in performing TVH post-graduation. Further research is suggested to explore how this trend affects resident comfort and decision-making regarding hysterectomy methods.