Table 1. Demographics of women who underwent surgery-assisted vaginal hysterectomy.
| Characteristics | NAVH | LAVH | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 47.3±6.1 | 46.4±4.7 | NS | |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 24.3±2.6 | 23.5±3.4 | NS | |
| Parity | ||||
| Median (range) | 2 (0–3) | 2 (0–4) | NS | |
| 0 (nulliparous) | 2 (5) | 8 (6.7) | NS | |
| >1 | 38 (95) | 112 (93.3) | NS | |
| With vaginal delivery | 29 (76.3) | 85 (75.9) | NS | |
| Without vaginal delivery | 9 (23.7) | 27 (24.1) | NS | |
| Previous abdominal surgery | 30 (75) | 76 (63.3) | NS | |
| Weight of uterus (g) | 278.3±168.9 | 287.2±127.4 | NS | |
Unless otherwise specified, data shown as mean±standard deviation or frequency (percentage).
LAVH, laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy; NAVH, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery-assisted vaginal hysterectomy; NS, not significant.