Analysis of Cesarean Section Rate  According to Robson�s 10–group  Classification System at a Tertiary Care  Hospital

Dr Arti Shirsath; Dr Nilesh   Risbud

Volume : III, Issue : I, January - 2014

Analysis of Cesarean Section Rate According to Robson�s 10–group Classification System at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Dr Arti Shirsath, Dr Nilesh Risbud

Abstract :

Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate Cesarean Section Rate at a tertiary care centre, Smt Kashibai Navale Medical College & General Hospital, Pune & make analysis based on the Robson�s 10-group Classification system. Methods: Study was conducted for a period of 8 months from November 2012 to June 2013.All the women delivered during this period in the labour ward were included and Robson�s system was used to classify them into 10 groups. CS rate in each groups were calculated. Result: Previous CS group made the greatest contribution to the total CS rate. Nullipara , term with spontaneous onset of labour(Group 1) had the second highest contribution and nullipara, term, elective CS or CS after failed induction (Group 2) were third main cause of caesarean section. Conclusion: Overall CS rate in this study is 29.09%. Contribution of repeat CS in previous LSCS group is the highest been 15.86%.