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Jee BC. Efficacy of ablation and sclerotherapy for the management of ovarian endometrioma: A narrative review. Clin Exp Reprod Med 2022; 49:76-86. [PMID: 35698769 PMCID: PMC9184881 DOI: 10.5653/cerm.2021.05183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Accepted: 02/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ovarian cystectomy is the preferred technique for the surgical management of ovarian endometrioma. However, other techniques such as ablation or sclerotherapy are also commonly used. The aim of this review is to summarize information regarding the efficacy of ablation and sclerotherapy compared to cystectomy in terms of ovarian reserve, the recurrence rate, and the pregnancy rate. Several studies comparing ablation versus cystectomy or sclerotherapy versus cystectomy in terms of the serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) decrement, endometrioma recurrence, or the pregnancy rate were identified and summarized. Both ablation and cystectomy have a negative impact on ovarian reserve, but ablation results in a smaller serum AMH decrement than cystectomy. Nonetheless, the recurrence rate is higher after ablation than after cystectomy. More studies are needed to demonstrate whether the pregnancy rate is different according to whether patients undergo ablation or cystectomy. The evidence remains inconclusive regarding whether sclerotherapy is better than cystectomy in terms of ovarian reserve. The recurrence rates appear to be similar between sclerotherapy and cystectomy. There is not yet concrete evidence that sclerotherapy helps to improve the pregnancy rate via in vitro fertilization in comparison to cystectomy or no sclerotherapy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Byung Chul Jee
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Corresponding author: Byung Chul Jee Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, 82 Gumi-ro 173beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seongnam 13620, Republic of Korea Tel: +82-31-787-7254 Fax: +82-31-787-4054 E-mail:
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Lim H, Park SJ, Paik H, Mun J, Lee EJ, Lee S, Lim W, Song G, Shim SH, Lee CH, Yim GW, Kim HS. Preservation of the ovarian reserve and hemostasis during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy by a hemostatic agent versus suturing for patients with ovarian endometriosis: study protocol for randomized controlled, non-inferiority trial (PRAHA-2 trial). Trials 2021; 22:473. [PMID: 34289889 PMCID: PMC8293561 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-021-05431-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Endometriosis (EMS) can be implanted everywhere, especially in pelvic organs. EMS can be asymptomatic, but it can result in pelvic pain and infertility by inducing local inflammation and pelvic adhesion. The prevalence of EMS is about 10% in reproductive-age women and higher in women with pelvic pain or infertility. For young patients with ovarian EMS, laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy is effective in relieving pelvic pain and preventing local recurrence. However, there is a concern that the ovarian reserve would decrease after the operation because of the removal of a part of the normal ovarian tissue and thermal damage during hemostasis, which depends on the types of hemostasis such as bipolar electrocoagulation, suturing, and the use of a hemostatic agent. In this study, we aim to evaluate the protective effect for the ovarian reserve and hemostasis between a hemostatic agent and suturing during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy for patients with ovarian EMS. Methods This study is a randomized controlled, non-inferiority trial, where a total of 90 patients with ovarian EMS will be randomly assigned to the experimental (hemostatic agent) and control (suturing) groups. In the control group, a barbed suture will be applied for hemostasis, whereas a hemostatic agent will be applied in the experimental group. If two methods are insufficient, bipolar electrocoagulation will be applied for complete hemostasis. As the primary endpoint, the reduction rate of serum anti- Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels reflecting the ovarian reserve will be compared between the two groups 12 weeks after surgery. As secondary endpoints, we will compare the reduction rate of AMH level 48 weeks after surgery, the time required to complete hemostasis, the success rate of hemostasis within 10 min, and adverse events associated with operation. Discussion We expect that the protective effect for the ovarian reserve and hemostasis may be comparable between the two methods, suggesting that a hemostatic agent may be preferred considering that it is easy to use during laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy. Trial registration ClinicalTrials.govNCT04643106. Registered on 22 November 2020 Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13063-021-05431-1.
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- Hyunji Lim
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Keimyung University School of Medicine, Daegu, 41931, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Food and Nutrition, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Animal Molecular Biotechnology and Department of Biotechnology, College of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Korea University, Seoul, 02841, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konkuk University Medical center, Seoul, 05030, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dongguk University Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, 10326, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-Ro, Jongno-Gu, Seoul, 03080, Republic of Korea.
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Park EY, Hwang KH, Kim JH, Lee SH, Park KS, Choi SJ, Cha SK. Epinephrine minimizes the use of bipolar coagulation and preserves ovarian reserve in laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy: a randomized controlled trial. Sci Rep 2020; 10:20911. [PMID: 33262411 PMCID: PMC7708492 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-77781-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We propose a novel method, the epinephrine compression method (Epi-pledget), as a hemostasis method for ovarian cystectomy. A total of 179 patients undergoing laparoscopic ovarian cystectomy with stripping were randomly allocated into three groups: the bipolar coagulation group, the Epi-pledget group, and the coagulation after Epi-pledget (Epi & Coagulation) group. Serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) levels and antral follicle count (AFC) by ultrasonography were measured to determine the preservation of ovarian function. To evaluate the postoperative ovarian cellular proliferative activity and tissue damage in a mouse model, we operated on the ovaries of mice with an artificial incision injury and applied two hemostatic methods: coagulation and Epi-pledget. Eight weeks after surgery, the AMH rate significantly decreased in the bipolar coagulation group compared with the Epi-pledget group. The AFC decline rate was also significantly greater in the coagulation group than the Epi-pledget group. Specifically, patients with endometrioma had a significantly greater decline of serum AMH in the coagulation group than the Epi-pledget group. In a histopathological analysis in mice, the Epi-pledget group showed ameliorated fibrotic changes and necrotic findings in the injured lesion compared with the bipolar coagulation group. The Epi-pledget method for ovarian stripping has an additional benefit of maximizing the preservation of the ovarian reserve, especially for the endometriotic ovarian cyst type.
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- Eun Young Park
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Department of Global Medical ScienceMitohormesis Research Center, Institute of Mitochondrial Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Department of Global Medical ScienceMitohormesis Research Center, Institute of Mitochondrial Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Physiology, Department of Global Medical ScienceMitohormesis Research Center, Institute of Mitochondrial Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Physiology, Department of Global Medical ScienceMitohormesis Research Center, Institute of Mitochondrial Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, 20 Ilsan-ro, Wonju, Gangwondo, 26426, Republic of Korea.
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