Program statistics

Our residents receive ample experience in both obstetrics and gynecologic surgical procedures. The table below shows where our program ranks compared to all other ACGME accredited programs in the nation as of the end of the academic year 2019-2020. Our program average is calculated based on data for 4 years of training for our latest graduating class of residents.

Case statistics (academic year 2019-2020)

Obstetrics case statistics

Procedure name
PGY-4 resident average
RRC minimum
Spontaneous deliveries
418
200
Cesarean deliveries
283
145
Operative vaginal deliveries
20
15
Obstetric ultrasound
88
50

Gynecology case statistics

Procedure name
PGY-4 resident average
RRC minimum
Abdominal hysterectomy
19
15
Vaginal hysterectomy
28
15
Laparoscopic hysterectomy
43
20
Incontinence & pelvic floor
37
25
Operative laparoscopy
105
60
Hysteroscopy
85
40
Induced abortion
43
20
Vaginal ultrasound
80
50
Surgery for invasive cancer
36
25
Minimally invasive hysterectomy
71
70
Total hysterectomy
90
85

Total number of abdominal hysterectomies, laparoscopic/robotic hysterectomies, and vaginal hysterectomies performed at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in calendar year 2019 is 528.