All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Objectives :- To introduce a safe simple and cost effective technique of Caesarean Section. Method :- The study was conducted on 5000 women against a control of another 5000 at Agartala, Tripura. A transverse skin incision of standard length is made 2.5 to 3 c.m above the symphysis pubis. A nick is made in the rectus sheath which is extended lateraly on either side by stretching the sheath cranially and caudally. A hole is made with index finger in the parietal peritoneum which is widened on both sides. A lower segment uterine incision is made. The baby and placenta are delivered as usual. The Uterine wound is closed in single layer by continuous suturing with Vicryl.