Hysterectomy - Abdominal at Central & Northeastern PA Heart of Lancaster
An abdominal hysterectomy is when the uterus, cervix, and possibly one or both fallopian tubes are removed through the lower abdomen. This is the most traditional form of hysterectomy and also the most invasive. The total operation takes up to two hours and patients spend up to six nights in the hospital during recovery. The abdominal hysterectomy is often used for people with pelvic infections, some cancers, severe endometriosis, or large fibroids. Alternatives to the abdominal hysterectomy include vaginal and laproscopic removal. Approximately 1/3 of American women 60 and younger have had a hysterectomy.
The following information, compares treatment costs & outcomes for Hysterectomy - Abdominal at Central & Northeastern PA Heart of Lancaster Hospital to Pennsylvania's regional & statewide data on similar treatments*.
Heart of Lancaster Hospital is located at
1500 Highlands Drive,
Lititz
online at: http://www.heartoflancaster.com/
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| Readmission Rating | |||||||
| Year | Total Cases | Length of Stay | For Any Reason | For Complication or Infection | |||
| Average # of days | Rating | Mortality Rating | Average Charge | ||||
| 2007 | 80 | 2.1 |
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$23030 |
| 2006 | 48 | 2.3 |
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$22908 |
| 2005 | 33 | 2.3 |
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$21380 |
| 2004 | 20 | 2.7 |
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$21398 |
Significantly higher than expected.
Not significantly different than expected.
Significantly lower than expected.
NR Not reported.
NC Non-compliant.
