Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), infection rate
Meaningful risk-adjusted infection rates for hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) are currently available from 8 Swiss hospitals for the current period. A total of 1,223 patients were followed in these hospitals. The average hospital infection rate for hysterectomy is 2.9%.
See-Spital (Standort Horgen) has the lowest risk-adjusted infection rate for hysterectomy (1.9% hospital-acquired infections). One hospital shows significantly worse results for hysterectomy (i.e. higher infection rates). The highest infection rate observed in a hospital for hysterectomy is 6.0%.
Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) is a common gynecological procedure. As organ-preserving alternatives are often available for benign conditions (such as fibroids or bleeding disorders), the frequency of this surgery is a subject of debate. In addition to general risks, potential hormonal or psychological impacts should be considered. We therefore strongly recommend seeking an independent second opinion before proceeding. Today, the procedure is mostly performed using minimally invasive (laparoscopic) or vaginal techniques, which speed up recovery. Abdominal incisions are now only necessary in exceptional cases.
Measured as the ratio of expected and observed numbers of infections after certain types of surgery.
Strengths:
Infections are risky and associated with more distress. A low infection rate is an indicator of good hygiene and a high quality treatment process. The infection rates are risk adjusted by Swissnoso using three additional measurements. This elaborate form of risk adjustment fulfills high scientific standards.
Limits:
Unfortunately, infection rates are not available for all interventions. It is not sure that results are transferable to similar interventions. Also, infection rates are only meaningful when a sufficient number of cases is reached. Especially with interventions with a low risk of infections the needed number of cases is very high and is only reached by large hospitals. For small hospitals it is often not possible to give a meaningful statement (while small case numbers are per se unfavorable, especially with complex interventions).
I definitely don't recommend the gynecological clinic. You feel like a guinea pig. I wonder if this operation was really necessary or if I was pushed through it for financial gain? My friend's daughter gave birth there and also reports how bad the young senior doctors are!
About the surgery:
uterine surgery
transl. from german, date of rating: 14.01.2025
The data on this page was last updated on March 16, 2026.
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