Chlorhexidine vs Povidone Iodine Vaginal Prep in Decreasing Postoperative Infection in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

This is a randomized control trial which will randomize patients who will be undergoing laparoscopic (conventional or robotic assisted) total hysterectomy to vaginal prep with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate vs 10% povidone iodine. There is paucity of information regarding the superiority of one over the other.

Inclusion Criteria:Patients who are scheduled for total laparoscopic hysterectomyExclusion Criteria:not able to consent in English or have allergy to the 10% povidone betadine or 4% chlorhexidine solution.