Figure 2.

Regional reduction in abdominal hysterectomy from 2004 to 2014 at 21 public gynecological departments performing hysterectomies during the 10-year period.

Notes: In 2004, there were 31 public hospitals and an unknown number of private hospitals performing hysterectomies. Ten of the public departments were closed or merged before 2014 and therefore not shown. None of the private hospitals was registering hysterectomies in 2004. On a national level, there were 75% abdominal hysterectomies. In 2014, there were 21 public hospitals and 5 private hospitals performing hysterectomies. On a national level, there were 27% abdominal hysterectomies.

Abbreviations: Nyk.F, Nykoebning Falster; RH, Rigshospitalet.