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Li F, Chen J, Yin L, Zeng D, Wang L, Tao H, Wu X, Wei F, Xu F, Shi Q, Lin Z, Wang Z. HIFU as an alternative modality for patients with uterine fibroids who require fertility-sparing treatment. Int J Hyperthermia 2023; 40:2155077. [PMID: 36603842 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2022.2155077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To compare pregnancy outcomes after high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU), myomectomy and uterine artery embolization (UAE) for fertility-sparing patients with uterine fibroids and to investigate the possible mechanism of improving pregnancy by HIFU. MATERIALS AND METHODS A meta-analysis of 54 studies containing 12,367 patients was conducted to compare the pregnancy outcomes of three fertility-sparing therapies. And a retrospective self-control study of 26 patients with uterine fibroids from May 2019 to December 2020 was performed to assess the blood flow impedance of bilateral uterine arteries before and after HIFU. RESULTS In the analysis by treatment option, the pregnancy rate after myomectomy was 0.43 (95% CI 0.36-0.49), which was higher than 0.18 (95% CI 0.10-0.26) after HIFU, the latter was significantly higher than that after UAE (ratio 0.08, 95% CI 0.06-0.10). The miscarriage rate after HIFU was 0.08 (95% CI 0.04-0.12), which was similar to 0.15 (95% CI 0.09-0.21) after myomectomy and also similar to 0.16 after UAE (95% CI 0.01-0.30). In the subgroup analysis, women who received ultrasound guided HIFU (USgHIFU) were more likely to have ideal pregnancy outcomes than that after magnetic resonance imaging-guided HIFU. The pulsatility index and resistance index on the right side were significantly higher 3 months after HIFU than before (1.637 ± 0.435 vs. 1.845 ± 0.469; p = 0.033; 0.729 ± 0.141 vs. 0.784 ± 0.081, p = 0.039). CONCLUSIONS HIFU, especially USgHIFU, may be an alternative fertility-sparing modality for patients with uterine fibroids over 40 years old. HIFU may contribute to improving pregnancy rates by elevating uterine blood flow impedance.
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- Fang Li
- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.,Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- Xiamen Maluan Bay Hospital, Xiamen, China
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- Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- Liuzhou Maternity and Child Healthcare Hospital, Affiliated Women and Children's Hospital of Guangxi University of Science and Technology, Liuzhou, China
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- Nanchong Central Hospital, North Sichuan Medical University, Nanchong, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound Engineering in Medicine, School of Public Health, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- The Reproductive Hospital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ultrasound in Medicine and Engineering, College of Biomedical Engineering, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Margueritte F, Adam C, Fauconnier A, Gauthier T. Time to conceive after myomectomy: should we advise a minimum time interval? A systematic review. Reprod Biomed Online 2021; 43:543-552. [PMID: 34353724 DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2021.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 05/13/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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The optimal time interval between myomectomy and pregnancy is unclear and no specific guidelines exist. The aim of this review was to study the time interval from myomectomy to pregnancy and the occurrence of uterine rupture after myomectomy. Randomized controlled trials, cohort studies and retrospective studies were used to assess the primary objective, and case reports, cases series or letters to the editor for the secondary objective. Only articles reporting myomectomy performed via the vaginal route, laparotomy, laparoscopy or robot-assisted surgery were selected for inclusion. Among 3852 women who wanted to become pregnant after the surgery, 2889 became pregnant, accounting for 3000 pregnancies (77.9%) and 2097 live births (54.4%). Mean time between myomectomy and pregnancy was estimated at 17.6 months (SD 9.2) for 2451 pregnant women. Among 1016 women, a third were advised to delay attempting to conceive for between 3 and 6 months and another third for between 6 and 12 months. A total of 70 spontaneous uterine ruptures with a mean gestational age of 31 weeks at occurrence were identified. No linear relationship was found between gestational age at the event and time interval from myomectomy to conception (P = 0.706). There are insufficient data to advise a minimal time interval between myomectomy and conception.
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- François Margueritte
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 10 Rue du Champ Gaillard, Poissy 78300, France.
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- Limoges University Hospital, Mother and Child Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, 8 Rue Dominique Larrey, Limoges 87000, France
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Poissy-Saint-Germain-en-Laye, 10 Rue du Champ Gaillard, Poissy 78300, France
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- Limoges University Hospital, Mother and Child Hospital, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and Reproductive Medicine, 8 Rue Dominique Larrey, Limoges 87000, France
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Orlando M, Kollikonda S, Hackett L, Kho R. Non-hysteroscopic Myomectomy and Fertility Outcomes: A Systematic Review. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 28:598-618.e1. [PMID: 33065260 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To perform a systematic review of the literature to identify best practices for nonhysteroscopic myomectomy for women with myomas who desire future fertility. The focus areas included factors associated with conception and pregnancy outcomes after myomectomy, impact of surgical route (laparotomic, laparoscopic, and the incorporation of robot assistance), and preoperative findings and surgical techniques that have an impact on reproduction. DATA SOURCES Librarian-led electronic searches of the Ovid MEDLINE, Ovid Embase, and Cochrane CENTRAL databases were performed from inception to February 2020. A targeted reference review was performed to update the original searches. METHODS OF STUDY SELECTION The participants were women of reproductive age with myomas who underwent myoma removal surgery through laparotomic or laparoscopic approaches. The fertility outcomes included markers for ovarian reserve, clinical pregnancy rates, and pregnancy outcomes. We performed quality assessment using National Institutes of Health Study Quality Assessment Tools and developed clinical recommendations graded according to the strength of the evidence. TABULATION, INTEGRATION, AND RESULTS The initial search identified 2163 studies, of which 51 met the inclusion criteria. These consisted of 11 studies that focused on the factors associated with conception or pregnancy outcomes after myomectomy, 10 studies that examined the route of nonhysteroscopic myomectomy, and 30 that were related to intraoperative techniques and findings. Overall, younger age, lower myoma number, and distortion of the endometrial cavity were associated with improved reproductive outcomes after myomectomy. The route of nonhysteroscopic myomectomy and intraoperative uterine artery occlusion did not significantly affect pregnancy rates or outcomes. Adhesion barriers present a possible target for further research. CONCLUSION This study provides insights into patient selection and intraoperative techniques for nonhysteroscopic myomectomy. Further research with well-designed clinical trials is needed to highlight the relationships between myoma characteristics (International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics type, location, and size) and reproductive outcomes.
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- Megan Orlando
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Institute (Drs. Orlando, Kollikonda, and Kho); Floyd D. Loop Alumni Library (Ms. Hackett), Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Institute (Drs. Orlando, Kollikonda, and Kho); Floyd D. Loop Alumni Library (Ms. Hackett), Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Institute (Drs. Orlando, Kollikonda, and Kho); Floyd D. Loop Alumni Library (Ms. Hackett), Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women's Health Institute (Drs. Orlando, Kollikonda, and Kho); Floyd D. Loop Alumni Library (Ms. Hackett), Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Khaw SC, Anderson RA, Lui MW. Systematic review of pregnancy outcomes after fertility-preserving treatment of uterine fibroids. Reprod Biomed Online 2020; 40:429-444. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2020.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2019] [Revised: 11/17/2019] [Accepted: 01/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Pepin K, Dmello M, Sandberg E, Hill-Verrochi C, Maghsoudlou P, Ajao M, Cohen SL, Einarsson JI. Reproductive Outcomes following Use of Barbed Suture during Laparoscopic Myomectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2020; 27:1566-1572. [PMID: 32109590 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2020.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2019] [Revised: 02/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To review pregnancy outcomes after laparoscopic myomectomy with the use of barbed suture. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study and follow-up survey. SETTING Single, large academic medical center. PATIENTS Patients who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy with the use of barbed suture for myometrial closure between 2008 and 2016. INTERVENTION Laparoscopic myomectomy and a follow-up survey regarding pregnancy outcome. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS A total of 486 patients met inclusion criteria and underwent a laparoscopic myomectomy between 2008 and 2016. Of the 428 with viable contact information, 240 agreed to participate (56%). Of those who responded to the survey, 101 (42%) attempted to get pregnant, and there were 4 unplanned pregnancies. There were 110 pregnancies among 76 survey respondents. In total, of the women attempting a postoperative pregnancy, 71% had at least 1 pregnancy. Comparing the women who did and did not conceive postoperatively, the group who got pregnant was on average younger, 33.8 ± 4.5 years vs 37.5 ± 6.5 years (p = .001); had fewer myomas removed, median = 2 (range 1-9) vs median = 2 (range 1-16) myomas (p = .038); and had a longer follow-up period, 30 months ( vs 30 (11-93 months) ± 20 (p <.001). The mean time to first postoperative pregnancy was 18.0 months (range 2-72 months). Of the 110 reported postoperative pregnancies, there were 60 live births (55%), 90% by means of cesarean section. The mean gestational age at birth was 37.8 weeks. In the cohort, there were 8 preterm births, 3 cases of abnormal placentation, 2 cases of fetal growth restriction, 3 cases of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, and 2 cases of myoma degeneration requiring hospitalization for pain control. There were no uterine ruptures reported. CONCLUSION According to our findings, pregnancy outcomes after laparoscopic myomectomy with barbed suture are comparable with available literature on pregnancy outcomes with conventional smooth suture.
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- Kristen Pepin
- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou).
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou); Leiden University Medical Centre, Leiden, The Netherlands, (Dr. Sandberg)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou); Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts (Dr. Hill-Verochi)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou); The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota (Dr. Cohen)
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Massachusetts. (Drs. Pepin, Dmello, Sandberg, Hill-Verrochi, Ajao, Cohen, Einarsson, and Ms. Maghsoudlou)
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Mallick R, Odejinmi F. Pushing the boundaries of laparoscopic myomectomy: a comparative analysis of peri-operative outcomes in 323 women undergoing laparoscopic myomectomy in a tertiary referral centre. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017; 14:22. [PMID: 29200989 PMCID: PMC5684289 DOI: 10.1186/s10397-017-1025-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2017] [Accepted: 11/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Background The aim of this study was to analyse the demographic data and peri-operative outcomes of women undergoing a laparoscopic myomectomy and assess what factors, if any, precluded using the laparoscopic approach. Methods A single surgeon observational study of 323 patients undergoing a laparoscopic myomectomy was undertaken. Data was collected prospectively over a 12-year period and analysed using SPSS. Surgical outcomes included operating time, estimated blood loss, conversion to laparotomy, intraoperative and postoperative complications and duration of inpatient stay. Results A total of 323 patients underwent a laparoscopic myomectomy over the 12-year period. The majority of fibroids removed were intramural (49%) and subserosal (33%). The mean size of fibroids removed was 7.66 ± 2.83 (7.34–7.99) cm, and the mean number was 4 ± 3.62 (3.6–4.39), with the greatest being 22 removed from a single patient. Average blood loss was 279.14 ± 221.10 (254.59–303.69) ml with mean duration of surgery and inpatient stay recorded as 112.92 ± 43.21 (107.94–117.91) min and 1.88 ± 0.95 (1.77–1.99) days, respectively. No major intraoperative complications were noted, and the conversion to laparotomy rate was 0.62%. All histology following morcellation was benign. Over the 12-year period despite increasingly large and more numerous fibroids being tackled, increasing experience resulted in a simultaneous reduction in overall blood loss, operating time and duration of inpatient stay. Conclusions Laparoscopic myomectomy is a safe and efficacious procedure that should be considered the gold standard surgical treatment option for fibroids. With experience, the procedure can be undertaken with minimal complications, a low risk of conversion to laparotomy and early discharge from hospital, even in cases of large and multiple fibroids that historically would have required the open approach. This allows even the most complex of cases to now benefit for the advantages of the minimal access approach.
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- Rebecca Mallick
- Department of Gynaecology, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR UK
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- Department of Gynaecology, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whipps Cross University Hospital, London, E11 1NR UK
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Bean EMR, Cutner A, Holland T, Vashisht A, Jurkovic D, Saridogan E. Laparoscopic Myomectomy: A Single-center Retrospective Review of 514 Patients. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 24:485-493. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2017.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2016] [Revised: 01/06/2017] [Accepted: 01/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chen KH, Seow KM, Chen LR. Uterine Suspension With Adjustable Sutures for Difficult Laparoscopic Myomectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2017; 24:264-271. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2016.10.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2016] [Revised: 09/16/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Gambacorti-Passerini Z, Gimovsky AC, Locatelli A, Berghella V. Trial of labor after myomectomy and uterine rupture: a systematic review. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2016; 95:724-34. [DOI: 10.1111/aogs.12920] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2015] [Accepted: 05/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine; Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia PA USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; University of Milan Bicocca; Milan Italy
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- Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine; Thomas Jefferson University; Philadelphia PA USA
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Tinelli R, Litta P, Angioni S, Bettocchi S, Fusco A, Leo L, Landi S, Cicinelli E. A multicenter study comparing surgical outcomes and ultrasonographic evaluation of scarring after laparoscopic myomectomy with conventional versus barbed sutures. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2016; 134:18-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.10.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2015] [Revised: 10/23/2015] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Tsuji I, Fujinami N, Kotani Y, Tobiume T, Aoki M, Murakami K, Kanto A, Takaya H, Ukita M, Shimaoka M, Nakai H, Suzuki A, Mandai M. Reproductive Outcome of Infertile Patients with Fibroids Based on the Patient and Fibroid Characteristics; Optimal and Personalized Management. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2015; 81:325-32. [DOI: 10.1159/000441788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2015] [Accepted: 10/15/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Buckley VA, Nesbitt-Hawes EM, Atkinson P, Won HR, Deans R, Burton A, Lyons SD, Abbott JA. Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Clinical Outcomes and Comparative Evidence. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2015; 22:11-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/06/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Kim JY, Kim KH, Choi JS, Lee JH. A Prospective Matched Case-Control Study of Laparoendoscopic Single-Site vs Conventional Laparoscopic Myomectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2014; 21:1036-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2014] [Revised: 04/27/2014] [Accepted: 04/29/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Fukuda M, Tanaka T, Kamada M, Hayashi A, Yamashita Y, Terai Y, Ohmichi M. Comparison of the Perinatal Outcomes after Laparoscopic Myomectomy versus Abdominal Myomectomy. Gynecol Obstet Invest 2013; 76:203-8. [DOI: 10.1159/000355098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2013] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pistofidis G, Makrakis E, Balinakos P, Dimitriou E, Bardis N, Anaf V. Report of 7 Uterine Rupture Cases After Laparoscopic Myomectomy: Update of the Literature. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2012; 19:762-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2012.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2012] [Revised: 07/08/2012] [Accepted: 07/12/2012] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Reproductive outcomes following robotic-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy (RALM). J Robot Surg 2012; 7:65-9. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-012-0354-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2011] [Accepted: 04/10/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Bendifallah S, Brun JL, Fernandez H. Place de la myomectomie chez une patiente en situation d’infertilité. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2011; 40:885-901. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2011.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Hackethal A, Westermann A, Tchartchian G, Oehmke F, Tinneberg HR, Muenstedt K, Bojahr B. Laparoscopic myomectomy in patients with uterine myomas associated with infertility. MINIM INVASIV THER 2011; 20:338-45. [PMID: 21247253 DOI: 10.3109/13645706.2010.541922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Although myomectomy is widely accepted in women of childbearing age who wish to retain their fertility, the extent to which myomas affect fertility and whether their removal improves this remain unclear. This study aimed to elucidate the favourable surgical approach in women with uterine myomas and infertility. This retrospective, follow-up study was carried out in three centres in Germany. Data on women who had undergone myomectomy via laparoscopy, laparotomy or conversion to laparotomy in 2000-04 were collected and analysed. Fertility outcome after myomectomy was assessed by follow-up postal questionnaire in a subgroup of women with myoma-associated infertility. Data on 159 women with otherwise unexplained infertility were included (mean age 35 years (range 17-47), mean number of myomas 2.4 (range 1-8) and mean myoma size 6.1 cm (range 0.5-20)). Women who underwent laparoscopy had fewer complications. 39.6% (63/159) of women completed the questionnaire, which showed that the pregnancy rate after myomectomy was 46% in this group. No uterine rupture occurred. Laparoscopy is associated with fewer postoperative complications and since no preoperative or intraoperative factors seem to influence the fertility outcome in women with uterine myomas, it is the treatment of choice in these patients.
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- Andreas Hackethal
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Justus-Liebig-University of Giessen, Germany.
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Malzoni M, Tinelli R, Cosentino F, Iuzzolino D, Surico D, Reich H. Laparoscopy versus minilaparotomy in women with symptomatic uterine myomas: short-term and fertility results. Fertil Steril 2010; 93:2368-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2008.12.127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2008] [Revised: 12/18/2008] [Accepted: 12/19/2008] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Liu G, Zolis L, Kung R, Melchior M, Singh S, Francis Cook E. The Laparoscopic Myomectomy: A Survey of Canadian Gynaecologists. JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA 2010; 32:139-148. [DOI: 10.1016/s1701-2163(16)34428-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Cicinelli E, Tinelli R, Colafiglio G, Saliani N. Laparoscopy vs Minilaparotomy in Women with Symptomatic Uterine Myomas: A Prospective Randomized Study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2009; 16:422-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2009.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2008] [Revised: 03/09/2009] [Accepted: 03/13/2009] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Robotic applications in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. J Robot Surg 2008; 2:3-10. [DOI: 10.1007/s11701-008-0071-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2007] [Accepted: 02/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Bocca S, Stadtmauer L, Oehninger S. Current status of robotically assisted laparoscopic surgery in reproductive medicine and gynaecology. Reprod Biomed Online 2007; 14:765-72. [PMID: 17579994 DOI: 10.1016/s1472-6483(10)60680-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Laparoscopic techniques have revolutionized the concept of minimally invasive surgery. Robotically assisted surgery is one of the latest innovations in this field and many operative laparoscopic procedures have been performed in urology, cardiac and general surgery. More recently, the use of robotically assisted techniques have been introduced in gynaecology, and most available studies have shown it to be a safe and effective alternative to conventional laparoscopic surgery. However, whether or not to approach the management of certain gynaecological pathologies with a laparotomy or laparoscopy (conventional or with robotic aid) continues to be a point of debate. This article reviews recent developments in the endoscopic management of reproductive (tubal reanastomosis and myomectomies) and other gynaecological surgical conditions (hysterectomies, pelvic organ prolapse, repair of vesicovaginal fistulas and staging for gynaecological malignancies). Ongoing controversies associated with this technology, such as cost, learning curve, conversion rate to laparotomy, post-surgical fertility and complications, are briefly addressed. Long-term analysis of outcomes is ongoing.
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- Silvina Bocca
- The Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Eastern Virginia Medical School, 601 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23507, USA.
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Seracchioli R, Manuzzi L, Vianello F, Gualerzi B, Savelli L, Paradisi R, Venturoli S. Obstetric and delivery outcome of pregnancies achieved after laparoscopic myomectomy. Fertil Steril 2006; 86:159-65. [PMID: 16764876 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.11.075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2005] [Revised: 11/23/2005] [Accepted: 11/23/2005] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the risks and outcome of pregnancies and deliveries after laparoscopic myomectomy (LM). DESIGN Retrospective study. SETTING Center of Reconstructive Pelvic Endosurgery, Reproductive Medicine Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy. PATIENT(S) A total of 514 patients of fertile age that underwent LM at the Center were selected. INTERVENTION(S) All the surgical procedures were performed using the same technique employing a vertical uterine incision and avoiding the use of electrosurgery. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Number and outcome of pregnancies achieved after surgery, abortion rate, preterm delivery, gestational age, malpresentation, spontaneous or cesarean delivery, and postpartum hemorrhage. We also paid particular attention to the occurrence of uterine rupture. RESULT(S) A total of 158 pregnancies were achieved. There were 43 (27.2%) spontaneous abortions, 4 (2.6%) ectopic pregnancies, and 1 (0.6%) therapeutic abortion. Only 27 patients (25.5%) had vaginal deliveries, whereas 79 (74.5%) underwent cesarean section. No instances of uterine rupture were recorded. CONCLUSION(S) Our preliminary results confirmed that LM, performed by an expert surgeon, can restore reproductive capacity, allowing patients to have a successful pregnancy.
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- Renato Seracchioli
- Center of Reconstructive Pelvic Endosurgery, Reproductive Medicine Unit, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy.
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This prospective, controlled study was performed in order to evaluate whether the location of uterine fibroids may influence reproductive function in women and whether removal of the fibroid prior to conception may improve pregnancy rate and pregnancy maintenance. We examined 181 women affected by uterine fibroids who had been trying to conceive for at least 1 year without success. The main outcome measures were the pregnancy rate and the miscarriage rate. Among the patients who underwent myomectomy, the pregnancy rates obtained were 43.3% in cases of submucosal, 56.5% in cases of intramural, 40.0% in cases of submucosal-intramural and 35.5% in cases of intramural-subserosal uterine fibroids, respectively. Among the patients who did not undergo surgical treatment, the pregnancy rates obtained were 27.2% in women with submucosal, 41.0% in women with intramural, 15.0% in women with submucosal-intramural and 21.43% in women with intramural-subserosal uterine fibroids, respectively. Although the results were not statistically significant in the group of women with intramural and intramural-subserosal fibroids, this study confirms the important role of the position of the uterine fibroid in infertility as well as the importance of fibroids removal before the achievement of a pregnancy, to improve both the chances of fertilization and pregnancy maintenance.
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- Maria Luisa Casini
- Department of Human Physiology and Pharmacology 'Vittorio Erspamer', University of Rome 'La Sapienza', Rome, Italy
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Frishman GN, Jurema MW. Myomas and myomectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2005; 12:443-56; quiz 457-8. [PMID: 16213434 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2005.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2005] [Accepted: 05/13/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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- Gary N Frishman
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Women & Infants' Hospital, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island 02905, USA.
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Daraï E, Marpeau O, Thomassin I, Dubernard G, Barranger E, Bazot M. Fertility after laparoscopic colorectal resection for endometriosis: preliminary results. Fertil Steril 2005; 84:945-50. [PMID: 16213848 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2005.04.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2005] [Revised: 04/11/2005] [Accepted: 04/11/2005] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine fertility, reproductive outcomes, and determinants of fertility after laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis. DESIGN Retrospective longitudinal study. SETTING Tertiary university gynecology unit. PATIENT(S) The study population consisted of 34 women with colorectal endometriosis, of whom 22 wished to conceive. Demographic, surgical, and histological characteristics of 10 women who conceived were compared with those of 12 women who failed to conceive. INTERVENTION(S) Laparoscopic colorectal resection for endometriosis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Rates of pregnancy and live birth. RESULT(S) Mean follow-up after segmental colorectal resection was 24 months (range 6-42 months), and the pregnancy rate was 45.5%. The median time to conceive was 8 months (range 3-13 months). Twelve pregnancies occurred in 10 women, comprising nine spontaneous singleton pregnancies (7 vaginal deliveries, 1 cesarean section, and 1 ongoing pregnancy), and three pregnancies obtained by IVF (one miscarriage, one ongoing twin pregnancy, and one triplet pregnancy necessitating cesarean section at 29 weeks for premature rupture of the membranes, with two surviving infants). The live birth rate was 82%. The women who did and did not conceive did not differ in terms of mean follow-up, mean age, body mass index (BMI), parity, smoking, use and duration of oral contraception (OC), duration of infertility, or the length of the resected colorectal segment. Uterine adenomyosis was the main determinant of pregnancy after colorectal resection. CONCLUSION(S) These preliminary results suggest that extensive laparoscopic segmental colorectal resection for endometriosis can enhance fertility, with high rates of spontaneous pregnancy and live birth.
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- Emile Daraï
- Service de Gynécologie, Hôpital Tenon, AP-HP, Paris, France.
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Kumakiri J, Takeuchi H, Kitade M, Kikuchi I, Shimanuki H, Itoh S, Kinoshita K. Pregnancy and delivery after laparoscopic myomectomy. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2005; 12:241-6. [PMID: 15922982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2005.03.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2004] [Accepted: 12/09/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To assess the factors influencing pregnancy outcome and evaluate vaginal birth after laparoscopic myomectomy (VBALM). DESIGN Retrospective study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). SETTING University hospital. PATIENTS One hundred eight patients who wanted a child after laparoscopic myomectomy (LM) and a follow-up of at least 6 months. INTERVENTION Laparoscopic myomectomy. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Forty-seven pregnancies occurred in 40 patients. As for the factors considered to contribute to pregnancy after LM, COX regression analysis showed that pregnancy after LM correlated positively with the diameter of the largest myoma (OR 1.06, 95% CI 1.02-1.10, p = .004) and negatively with the age of the patient at the time of LM (OR 0.88, 95% CI 0.80-0.98, p = .02) and the number of enucleated myomas (OR l.17, 95% CI 1.01-1.37, p=0.04). Vaginal birth after LM was managed in accordance with the standard management of vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) in our hospital. Delivery after LM was accomplished in 32 pregnancies. Vaginal birth after laparoscopic myomectomy was attempted in 23 pregnancies (71.9%) and vaginal birth successful in 19 (82.6%) of these 23 pregnancies. Vaginal birth after LM was unsuccessful in four patients, as labor did not occur during more than 2 weeks after the expected date of delivery in two patients, and cesarean section was performed to prevent fetal asphyxia during the course of delivery in two patients. In the 18 patients (19 pregnancies) with successful VBALM, the diameter of the largest myoma at LM was 68.7 +/- 18.4 mm, the number of enucleated myomas was 2.9 +/- 2.1, and the number of hysterotomies was 2.5 +/- 1.8. As for the depth of the largest myoma, this was intramural in 12 patients, submucosal in 2 patients and subserosal in 4 patients. None of the patients, regardless of whether they had a successful VBALM or not, suffered uterine rupture during or after delivery. CONCLUSION Since nearly complete suturing is possible in LM as in laparotomy, vaginal delivery can be accomplished safely without uterine rupture even after LM, provided that delivery is managed as in VBAC.
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- Jun Kumakiri
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Juntendo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
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Benhaim Y, Ducarme G, Madelenat P, Daraï E, Poncelet C. Les limites de la myomectomie cœlioscopique. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2005; 33:44-9. [PMID: 15752666 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2004.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/15/2004] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Feasibility of laparoscopic myomectomy has been already shown with numerous clinical studies. Short-term benefits of this procedure are nowadays established. Its limits are related to the surgical technique, the myoma process, and the clinical context of the patient. By using preoperative exclusion criteria, particularly the size and the number of myomas, laparoscopic treatment is possible with little laparoconversion and complications rates. One could be in doubt about the risk of uterine rupture during a pregnancy occurring after laparoscopic myomectomy. In infertile patients, this procedure is as effective as laparotomy, even though its benefits in terms of postoperative adhesions should be demonstrated. Less invasive surgery should be preferred.
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- Y Benhaim
- Service de gynécologie-obstétrique, hôpital Bichat-Claude-Bernard, 46, rue Henri-Huchard, 75877 Paris cedex 18, France
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Hurst BS, Matthews ML, Marshburn PB. Laparoscopic myomectomy for symptomatic uterine myomas. Fertil Steril 2005; 83:1-23. [PMID: 15652881 DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.09.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 192] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2004] [Revised: 09/03/2004] [Accepted: 09/03/2004] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and techniques of laparoscopic myomectomy as treatment for symptomatic uterine myomas. DESIGN Medline literature review and cross-reference of published data. RESULTS Results from randomized trials and clinical series have shown that laparoscopic myomectomy provides the advantages of shorter hospitalization, faster recovery, fewer adhesions, and less blood loss than abdominal myomectomy when performed by skilled surgeons. Improvements in surgical instruments and techniques allows for safe removal and multilayer myometrial repair of multiple large intramural myomas. Randomized trials support the use of absorbable adhesion barriers to reduce adhesions, but there is no apparent benefit of presurgical use of GnRH agonists. Pregnancy outcomes have been good, and the risk of uterine rupture is very low when the myometrium is repaired appropriately. CONCLUSION(S) Advances in surgical instruments and techniques are expanding the role of laparoscopic myomectomy in well-selected individuals. Meticulous repair of the myometrium is essential for women considering pregnancy after laparoscopic myomectomy to minimize the risk of uterine rupture. Laparoscopic myomectomy is an appropriate alternative to abdominal myomectomy, hysterectomy, and uterine artery embolization for some women.
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- Bradley S Hurst
- Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
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Olufowobi O, Sharif K, Papaionnou S, Neelakantan D, Mohammed H, Afnan M. Are the anticipated benefits of myomectomy achieved in women of reproductive age? A 5-year review of the results at a UK tertiary hospital. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2004; 24:434-40. [PMID: 15203587 DOI: 10.1080/01443610410001685600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Fibroids are the most common benign tumours of the pelvis in women, with a prevalence estimated at 20-50%. They are more common towards the end of the reproductive years. There is a racial preponderance, being more common in black than white women. This may relate to the aetiology, which is still poorly understood. Generally, fibroids do not cause symptoms but some sufferers do complain about pressure symptoms, abnormal vaginal bleeding and infertility. For these reasons, myomectomy is often resorted to after failure of medical interventions on the premise that it brings about improvement/cure of symptoms and enhancement of fertility. However, the evidence for these indications for surgery is hazy. An analysis of the 109 medical records of symptomatic patients who had myomectomy over a 5-year period at a tertiary centre revealed the following. Single-symptom presentation in 41 (38%), menorrhagia in 20 (18%) being the most common. Only 52 (48%) patients had medical treatment of one form or another before myomectomy. Additional operative findings included pelvic adhesions, evidence of PID and endometriosis. Thirty-four (31%) had an estimated blood loss 500 ml and 23 of these patients needed blood transfusion. There were four cases of unscheduled hysterectomies due to uncontrollable bleeding. Pyrexia was the most common (38%) postoperative complication followed by superficial wound infection in 5%. We observed improvement of symptoms, assessed over a range of 2-24 months, in 34 cases (68%) in patients without fertility symptoms who accounted for 50 of these women. The symptomatic benefit was less (36%) in the 'infertility group'. Following an observation period of over 12-36 months, 17 patients in the 'infertility group' were lost to follow-up. Two (14%) of the 14 patients who attempted in vitro fertilisation (IVF) were successful. In the non-IVF group, 13 (46%) of the 28 achieved natural conception. These results suggest that symptomatic improvement and fertility enhancement may be possible in some patients with fibroids. In view of the risks and potential failure of treatment associated with myomectomy these results, yet again, support the fact that patients should be properly counselled before embarking on myomectomy and we strongly advocate local data to form the basis of the advice given during the consultation rather than what obtains in the literature.
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- O Olufowobi
- Birmingham Women's Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
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Campo S, Campo V, Gambadauro P. Reproductive outcome before and after laparoscopic or abdominal myomectomy for subserous or intramural myomas. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2003; 110:215-9. [PMID: 12969587 DOI: 10.1016/s0301-2115(03)00159-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To analyze the reproductive outcome before and after myomectomy in patients with subserous or intramural myomas, and to assess the factors influencing pregnancy rate after myomectomy. STUDY DESIGN Out of 128 patients submitted to myomectomy, we considered eligible for this study only the 41 patients wishing to conceive after surgery and who did not present any plausible infertility factor, apart from the removed myomas. We have evaluated the pregnancy outcome prior to and following myomectomy, and analyzed the correlation between conception rate after surgery and patient's age at the time of the surgery, type of surgery, number and size of the myomas, location of the largest fibroid and previous pregnancies. RESULTS Nineteen patients had been submitted to abdominal (group A) and 22 to laparoscopic myomectomy (group B). Prior to surgery, 28 pregnancies had occurred in 14 of the 41 patients, with a miscarriage rate of 57.1%. Following surgery 29 pregnancies occurred in 25 patients (60.9%), pregnancy rate being similar in both groups. The postoperative delivery rate was 86.2% whereas the miscarriage rate was reduced to 13.8% (P<0.001). Overall, 60% of deliveries were vaginal. No cases of ectopic pregnancy or uterine rupture occurred. Those patients who conceived after surgery were significantly younger (32.36+/-4.06 years versus 35.88+/-3.57 years; P=0.0073), and their removed myomas were significantly larger (5.80+/-2.69 cm versus 4.28+/-1.54 cm; P=0.0274). Furthermore, a multivariate analysis shows that, apart from age and diameter, the probability of conceiving after myomectomy is higher in case of intramural myomas (intramural versus subserosal: OR 12.382, 95% CI: 1.61-95.22) or laparoscopic surgery (laparoscopy versus laparotomy: OR 14.062, 95% CI: 1.40-141.15). CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that myomectomy significantly improves pregnancy outcome in patients with subserous or intramural fibroids, probably removing a plausible cause of altered uterine contractility or blood supply. The main determinants of pregnancy rate after surgery are patient age, diameter and intramural localization of the myomas and type of surgery.
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- Sebastiano Campo
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Largo A. Gemelli 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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Park KH, Yoo EH. The Application of Endoscopic Surgery to Gynecologic Conditions. JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION 2003. [DOI: 10.5124/jkma.2003.46.5.437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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- Ki Hyun Park
- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Severance Hospital, Korea.
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Tongdaemun Hospital, Korea.
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Poncelet C, Madelenat P, Feldmann G, Walker F, Darai E. Expression of von Willebrand's factor, CD34, CD31, and vascular endothelial growth factor in uterine leiomyomas. Fertil Steril 2002; 78:581-6. [PMID: 12215337 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(02)03301-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the vascular parameters of uterine leiomyomas and normal myometrium, to correlate these parameters with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and clinical/pathological parameters, and to compare vascular parameters according to the endothelial markers used. DESIGN An immunohistochemical technique was applied to formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue samples, using antibodies against von Willebrand's factor (FvW), CD34, CD31, and VEGF. The intratumoral vascular area (VA), microvessel density (MVD), and vascular luminal area (VLA) were determined with an image analyser. SETTING University teaching hospital. PATIENT(S) Thirty-two patients with uterine leiomyomas underwent conservative surgery. Twenty leiomyoma-free patients undergoing hysterectomy were the controls. INTERVENTION(S) Immunohistochemical and morphometrical analysis. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S) Measurements of VA, MVD, and VLA. RESULT(S) The CD34 labeling showed decreased VA in myomas compared with myometrium. Decreased MVD and an increased VLA in myomas were found with FvW and CD34 labeling. The VA, MVD, and VLA were not related to VEGF expression or to clinical/pathological parameters. Similar results for VA and MVD were obtained with FvW and CD34 labeling. CONCLUSION(S) Leiomyomas have a smaller vascular area, a lower microvessel density, and a higher vascular luminal area than normal myometrium.
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- Christophe Poncelet
- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Hôpital Bichat-Claude Bernard, Paris, France.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Many minimally invasive techniques have recently been introduced for the management of uterine fibroids. The purpose of this review is to analyse recent data for techniques that are used to manage uterine fibroids. RECENT FINDINGS Laparoscopic myomectomy has provided a minimally invasive alternative to laparotomy for intramural and subserous myomata. However, this technique is still the subject of debate. With good surgical experience, the risk of perioperative complications is comparable with conventional surgery. Laparoscopic myomectomy is associated with faster postoperative recovery, and could potentially reduce the risk of postoperative adhesions compared with laparotomy. Spontaneous uterine rupture, although uncommon after laparoscopic myomectomy, is still a concern. The risk of recurrence seems to be higher after laparoscopic myomectomy than after myomectomy performed by laparotomy. Uterine artery embolization is another new and attractive treatment for patients with symptomatic fibroids. Uterine artery embolization provides excellent relief for abnormal bleeding, pelvic pain, and bulk-related symptoms. Early reports show that uterine artery embolization is associated with normal reproductive and obstetric functions. This technique is associated with a shorter hospital stay and a rapid recovery time. SUMMARY Laparoscopic myomectomy and uterine artery embolization are being performed more than ever. Current evidence proves the safety, reliability and reproducibility of both procedures. However, prospective randomized controlled trials comparing both procedures with conventional myomectomy are needed.
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- Tommaso Falcone
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio 44195, USA.
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In order to evaluate the relationship between leiomyomas and infertility, which remains a subject of debate, we have tried to evaluate the impact of myomas on fertility and pregnancy outcome in different conditions where myomas are implicated. Medline research was conducted of publications appearing between January 1988 and August 2001 on the subjects of myomas and myomectomy and their impact on fertility and pregnancy outcome in infertile women. A total of 106 manuscripts were consulted. The incidence of myomas in infertile women without any obvious cause of infertility is estimated to be 1-2.4%. The relationship between leiomyomas and infertility remains a subject of debate. The question is: do myomas influence fertility? We are obliged to conclude that the question remains. The absence of an answer to this crucial question is probably due to the fact that we have not yet conducted the appropriate prospective studies required to obtain any clear results.
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- J Donnez
- Department of Gynecology, Catholic University of Louvain, Cliniques Universitaires St-Luc, Avenue Hippocrate 10, 1200 Brussels, Belgium.
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