{"status":"ok","message-type":"work","message-version":"1.0.0","message":{"indexed":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T07:34:57Z","timestamp":1774856097578,"version":"3.50.1"},"reference-count":27,"publisher":"Springer Science and Business Media LLC","content-domain":{"domain":[],"crossmark-restriction":false},"short-container-title":[],"published-print":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,29]]},"DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.106095","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T06:28:55Z","timestamp":1774852135000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Cesarean Section Rates Assessed Using the Robson Ten-Group Classification System: A Retrospective Observational Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital"],"prefix":"10.7759","author":[{"given":"Kirti","family":"Kaithwas","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Apparao","family":"Khokale","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Rashmi","family":"Gautam","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Anand","family":"Bihari","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"297","reference":[{"key":"ref1","unstructured":"WHO statement on caesarean section rates. (2015). Accessed. January 6, 2026: http:\/\/www.who.int\/publications\/i\/item\/WHO-RHR-15.02."},{"key":"ref2","article-title":"WHO statement on caesarean section rates","year":"2019","unstructured":"WHO Statement on Caesarean Section Rates. World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland; 2019. https.\/\/iris.who.int\/server\/api\/core\/bitstreams\/475b39fc-240b-462d-a5e1-429401c98a79\/content."},{"key":"ref3","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1080\/14767058.2023.2284112","article-title":"Cesarean section rate: navigating the gap between WHO recommended range and current obstetrical challenges","volume":"36","author":"Parasiliti M","year":"2023","unstructured":"Parasiliti M, Vidiri A, Perelli F, Scambia G, Lanzone A, Cavaliere AF. Cesarean section rate: navigating the gap between WHO recommended range and current obstetrical challenges. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med. 2023, 36:2284112. 10.1080\/14767058.2023.2284112","journal-title":"J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med"},{"key":"ref4","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.wombi.2019.03.009","article-title":"Analysis of the caesarean section rate using the 10-group Robson classification at Benha University Hospital, Egypt","volume":"33","author":"Jadoon B","year":"2020","unstructured":"Jadoon B, Assar TM, Nucier AA, Raziq HE, Abd El-Azym Saad AS, Megahed Amer W. Analysis of the caesarean section rate using the 10-group Robson classification at Benha University Hospital, Egypt. Women Birth. 2020, 33:e105-10. 10.1016\/j.wombi.2019.03.009","journal-title":"Women Birth"},{"key":"ref5","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20150085","article-title":"Analysis of caesarean sections according to Robson's ten group classification system at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India","volume":"4","author":"Dhodapkar S","year":"2015","unstructured":"Dhodapkar S, Bhairavi S, Daniel M, Chauhan N, Chauhan R. Analysis of caesarean sections according to Robson's ten group classification system at a tertiary care teaching hospital in South India. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2015, 4:745-9. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20150085","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref6","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20191091","article-title":"Analysis of caesarean section rate according to modified Robson's classification at tertiary care centre in Uttarakhand, India","volume":"8","author":"Dogra K","year":"2019","unstructured":"Dogra K, Arora N, Sharma B, Tanwar M. Analysis of caesarean section rate according to modified Robson's classification at tertiary care centre in Uttarakhand, India. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2019, 8:1288-94. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20191091","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref7","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20204317","article-title":"Analysis of caesarean sections according to Robson's criteria at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India","volume":"9","author":"Wahane A","year":"2020","unstructured":"Wahane A, Ghaisas AS. Analysis of caesarean sections according to Robson's criteria at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Central India. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2020, 9:4221-6. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20204317","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref8","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20184528","article-title":"Classification of cesarean section through Robson criteria: an emerging concept to audit the increasing cesarean section rate","volume":"7","author":"Kant A","year":"2018","unstructured":"Kant A, Mendiratta S. Classification of cesarean section through Robson criteria: an emerging concept to audit the increasing cesarean section rate. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2018, 7:4674-7. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20184528","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref9","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20190032","article-title":"A clinical study on the analysis of caesarean section rates using Robson's ten group classification in a tertiary care hospital","volume":"8","author":"Shankar P","year":"2019","unstructured":"Shankar P, J M, Raju V. A clinical study on the analysis of caesarean section rates using Robson's ten group classification in a tertiary care hospital. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2019, 8:488-91. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20190032","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref10","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.3923\/rjog.2018.1.8","article-title":"Robson ten group classification system for analysis of cesarean sections in an Indian hospital","volume":"11","author":"Reddy AY","year":"2018","unstructured":"Reddy AY, Dalal A, Khursheed R. Robson ten group classification system for analysis of cesarean sections in an Indian hospital. Res J Obstet Gynecol. 2018, 11:1-8. 10.3923\/rjog.2018.1.8","journal-title":"Res J Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref11","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20182947","article-title":"Analysis of caesarean section rate according to Robson's criteria in tertiary care centre","volume":"7","author":"Sah S","year":"2018","unstructured":"Sah S, Goel R, Goel JK. Analysis of caesarean section rate according to Robson's criteria in tertiary care centre. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2018, 7:3060-4. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20182947","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref12","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12884-020-03474-x","article-title":"Analysis of cesarean section rates using Robson ten group classification system in a tertiary teaching hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study","volume":"20","author":"Abubeker FA","year":"2020","unstructured":"Abubeker FA, Gashawbeza B, Gebre TM, Wondafrash M, Teklu AM, Degu D, Bekele D. Analysis of cesarean section rates using Robson ten group classification system in a tertiary teaching hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2020, 20:767. 10.1186\/s12884-020-03474-x","journal-title":"BMC Pregnancy Childbirth"},{"key":"ref13","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1136\/bmjopen-2018-022875","article-title":"Caesarean section in Palestine using the Robson ten group classification system: a population-based birth cohort study","volume":"8","author":"Zimmo MW","year":"2018","unstructured":"Zimmo MW, Laine K, Hassan S, et al.. Caesarean section in Palestine using the Robson ten group classification system: a population-based birth cohort study. BMJ Open. 2018, 8:e022875. 10.1136\/bmjopen-2018-022875","journal-title":"BMJ Open"},{"key":"ref14","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.ejogrb.2024.11.052","article-title":"Robson ten group classification system for caesarean sections across Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis","volume":"305","author":"El Radaf V","year":"2025","unstructured":"El Radaf V, Campos LN, Savona-Ventura C, Mahmood T, Zaigham M. Robson ten group classification system for caesarean sections across Europe: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2025, 305:178-98. 10.1016\/j.ejogrb.2024.11.052","journal-title":"Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol"},{"key":"ref15","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1111\/1471-0528.16748","article-title":"Using Robson's ten-group classification system for comparing caesarean section rates in Europe: an analysis of routine data from the Euro-Peristat study","volume":"128","author":"Emms A","year":"2021","unstructured":"Emms A, Odendaal J, Quenby S. Using Robson's ten-group classification system for comparing caesarean section rates in Europe: an analysis of routine data from the Euro-Peristat study. BJOG. 2021, 128:1558-9. 10.1111\/1471-0528.16748","journal-title":"BJOG"},{"key":"ref16","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12884-026-08684-3","article-title":"Analysis of caesarean section rates according to the Robson classification system and indications for caesarean delivery: experience from a tertiary health centre in Turkey","volume":"26","author":"Duzguner S","year":"2026","unstructured":"Duzguner S, Sagir FG, Kale I, Duzguner IN. Analysis of caesarean section rates according to the Robson classification system and indications for caesarean delivery: experience from a tertiary health centre in Turkey. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2026, 26:188. 10.1186\/s12884-026-08684-3","journal-title":"BMC Pregnancy Childbirth"},{"key":"ref17","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20170066","article-title":"Analysis of caesarean-section rates according to Robson's ten group classification system and evaluating the indications within the groups","volume":"6","author":"Ray A","year":"2017","unstructured":"Ray A, Jose S. Analysis of caesarean-section rates according to Robson's ten group classification system and evaluating the indications within the groups. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017, 6:447-51. 10.18203\/2320-1770.ijrcog20170066","journal-title":"Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol"},{"key":"ref18","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.41091","article-title":"Frequency of caesarean section classified by Robson's ten group classification system: a scoping review","volume":"15","author":"Jiandani F","year":"2023","unstructured":"Jiandani F, Somalwar S, Bhalerao A. Frequency of caesarean section classified by Robson's ten group classification system: a scoping review. Cureus. 2023, 15:e41091. 10.7759\/cureus.41091","journal-title":"Cureus"},{"key":"ref19","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12884-025-08586-w","article-title":"Variation in caesarean section rates according to the Robson classification in four low- and middle-income countries: a meta-analysis of groups 1 to 4","volume":"26","author":"Ravit M","year":"2025","unstructured":"Ravit M, Etcheverry C, Kabore C, et al.. Variation in caesarean section rates according to the Robson classification in four low- and middle-income countries: a meta-analysis of groups 1 to 4. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2025, 26:106. 10.1186\/s12884-025-08586-w","journal-title":"BMC Pregnancy Childbirth"},{"key":"ref20","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.23958\/ijirms\/vol08-i04\/1658","article-title":"Analysis of cesarean section rates based on Robson classification system in a tertiary care hospital in west coast of Gujarat, India","volume":"8","author":"Punatar P","year":"2023","unstructured":"Punatar P, Pattani B. Analysis of cesarean section rates based on Robson classification system in a tertiary care hospital in west coast of Gujarat, India. Int J Innov Res Med Sci. 2023, 8:160-4. 10.23958\/ijirms\/vol08-i04\/1658","journal-title":"Int J Innov Res Med Sci"},{"key":"ref21","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.7759\/cureus.23133","article-title":"Cesarean audit using Robson classification at a tertiary care center in Bihar: a retrospective study","volume":"14","author":"Pravina P","year":"2022","unstructured":"Pravina P, Ranjana R, Goel N. Cesarean audit using Robson classification at a tertiary care center in Bihar: a retrospective study. Cureus. 2022, 14:e23133. 10.7759\/cureus.23133","journal-title":"Cureus"},{"key":"ref22","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.55519\/JAMC-02-11602","article-title":"Assessment of caesarean section rate using Robson ten group classification system in a tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study","volume":"35","author":"Nazeer S","year":"2023","unstructured":"Nazeer S, Rehman M, Khan S, Sadiq S, Bano K. Assessment of caesarean section rate using Robson ten group classification system in a tertiary care hospital: a cross sectional study. J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2023, 35:275-9. 10.55519\/JAMC-02-11602","journal-title":"J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad"},{"key":"ref23","article-title":"Optimization of cesarean section rates by using Robson's criteria: a retrospective study","volume":"17","author":"Chavan K","year":"2025","unstructured":"Chavan K, Mahapatra S, Mayadeo L, Bava HS. Optimization of cesarean section rates by using Robson's criteria: a retrospective study. J South Asian Fed Obste Gynae. 2025, 17:S13-6.","journal-title":"J South Asian Fed Obste Gynae"},{"key":"ref24","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12884-024-06689-4","article-title":"Caesarean section rates in a tertiary teaching hospital in northern Uganda: a retrospective analysis using the Robson ten group classification system","volume":"24","author":"Ssennuni E","year":"2024","unstructured":"Ssennuni E, Bongomin F, Akuma E, et al.. Caesarean section rates in a tertiary teaching hospital in northern Uganda: a retrospective analysis using the Robson ten group classification system. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2024, 24:489. 10.1186\/s12884-024-06689-4","journal-title":"BMC Pregnancy Childbirth"},{"key":"ref25","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1055\/s-0043-1772182","article-title":"Increased cesarean section rates during the COVID-19 pandemic: looking for reasons through the Robson ten group classification system","volume":"45","author":"Silva CE","year":"2023","unstructured":"Silva CE, Guida JP, Costa ML. Increased cesarean section rates during the COVID-19 pandemic: looking for reasons through the Robson ten group classification system. Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet. 2023, 45:e371-6. 10.1055\/s-0043-1772182","journal-title":"Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet"},{"key":"ref26","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12884-023-05937-3","article-title":"The impact of maternal morbidity on cesarean section rates: exploring a Latin American network of sentinel facilities using the Robson's ten group classification system","volume":"23","author":"Sosa C","year":"2023","unstructured":"Sosa C, de Mucio B, Colomar M, et al.. The impact of maternal morbidity on cesarean section rates: exploring a Latin American network of sentinel facilities using the Robson's ten group classification system. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023, 23:605. 10.1186\/s12884-023-05937-3","journal-title":"BMC Pregnancy Childbirth"},{"key":"ref27","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1186\/s12884-023-05557-x","article-title":"Robson classification of caesarean births: implications for reducing caesarean section rate in a private tertiary hospital in Nigeria","volume":"23","author":"Akadri AA","year":"2023","unstructured":"Akadri AA, Imaralu JO, Salami OF, Nwankpa CC, Adepoju AA. Robson classification of caesarean births: implications for reducing caesarean section rate in a private tertiary hospital in Nigeria. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2023, 23:243. 10.1186\/s12884-023-05557-x","journal-title":"BMC Pregnancy Childbirth"}],"container-title":["Cureus"],"original-title":[],"language":"en","link":[{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/461642-cesarean-section-rates-assessed-using-the-robson-ten-group-classification-system-a-retrospective-observational-study-in-a-tertiary-care-hospital","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,30]],"date-time":"2026-03-30T06:28:57Z","timestamp":1774852137000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/www.cureus.com\/articles\/461642-cesarean-section-rates-assessed-using-the-robson-ten-group-classification-system-a-retrospective-observational-study-in-a-tertiary-care-hospital"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,29]]},"references-count":27,"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.7759\/cureus.106095","relation":{},"ISSN":["2168-8184"],"issn-type":[{"value":"2168-8184","type":"print"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,29]]}}}