# Day‐Case Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Successful Pilot in Regional New Zealand

## TL;DR

A pilot project in New Zealand successfully demonstrated that day-case laparoscopic hysterectomy is feasible and well-received by patients in a regional hospital.

## Contribution

The study shows that day-case total laparoscopic hysterectomy can be safely offered in a regional setting with proper resources.

## Key findings

- Five patients were successfully discharged on the day of surgery without complications.
- All patients agreed or strongly agreed to recommend the procedure to others.
- Qualitative feedback from patients was strongly positive.

## Abstract

We conducted a day‐case total laparoscopic hysterectomy service improvement project at Nelson Public Hospital, New Zealand, in August and September, 2024. A retrospective analysis was performed, and a voluntary patient questionnaire administered, at the 4‐week postoperative review. Five participants were recruited and successfully discharged on the day of surgery without complication, and either agreed or strongly agreed with the statement, ‘I would recommend day‐case total laparoscopic hysterectomy to friends and family’. Qualitative feedback was strongly positive. We conclude that with appropriate infrastructure and resourcing, offering day‐case total laparoscopic hysterectomy in a regional centre is both viable and acceptable to patients.