Predictors of Surgical Site Infection in Women Undergoing Hysterectomy for Benign Gynecologic Disease: A Multicenter Analysis Using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Data

SSI occurred more often after abdominal hysterectomy than laparoscopic hysterectomy performed to treat benign gynecologic disease. SSI was associated with increased postoperative complications but not mortality. Several risk factors for SSI after each abdominal and laparoscopic hysterectomy were identified in this study.