**9. Conclusion**

Caesarean sections are effective in saving maternal and infant lives but only when they are required for medically indicated reasons. Although the operation continues to become safer, the incidence of maternal mortality and morbidity is still significant. Continued efforts on the part of the obstetrician must be made to ensure that caesarean deliveries are not performed for inappropriate indications and that each woman is counselled carefully according to her individual characteristics. Caesarean section rates have been rising over time due to multifactorial reasons. However, determining the adequate caesarean section rate is challenging due to the absence of reliable and internationally accepted classification system. WHO proposes Robson's classification system as a global standard for assessing, monitoring and comparing caesarean section rates within healthcare facilities and between facilities. However, every effort should be made to provide caesarean sections to women in need, rather than striving to achieve a specific caesarean section rate.

*Recent Advances in Cesarean Delivery*
