Surgical site infection (SSI) occurs in 11-12% of surgeries. The glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) has been found to be significantly elevated in those who presented infection. To compare the concentration of HbA1c between patients with and without SSI after hysterectomy. In healthy, postoperative women with total abdominal (open) hysterectomy, the HbA1c serum concentration was measured (normal