The rates of cesarean section between 1983-1989 ✓The distribution of the rates of cesarean section made between 1983-1989 and their indica¬tions was investigated retrospectively according to the years at Ondokuzmayis University, Medical School, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. The total cesarean section rate between these years was found 20.15 %, by a progressive increase, it was found to rise to 29.89 % in 1989. Repated cesarean sections were found that they constitued the first indication. Our findings were seen consistend with the literature findings.