[Surgical delivery: comparison of two 5-year periods].

: Operative delivery prevalence is considered in two periods: 1980-1985 and 1986-1990. Reduced prevalence of repeated cesarean section is reported for the second period as opposed to the first one. A larger prevalence of cesarean sections for anomalous presentation (breech presentation included), fetal distress. EPH gestosis, abruptio placentae is reported in the second half of '80's. Vacuum Extractor applications are reduced in the second period compared to the first one for with concern secondary uterine hypokinesia; larger V.E. applications are reported in the second period for fetal distress in the second stage of labor. Relatively rare forceps applications in both periods.