Highlight
- The proportion of outpatient hysterectomies in Ontario rose to nearly 40% by 2024, reflecting growing adoption of minimally invasive techniques.
- Outpatient procedures were associated with lower 90-day readmission rates and 6-month complications compared to inpatient care.
- Significant healthcare cost savings of approximately $2,546 per procedure were observed with outpatient hysterectomy within 30 days post-surgery.
- Patient selection favored younger, healthier women; prominent variability existed among hospitals and surgeons regarding outpatient hysterectomy utilization.
