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Shoukry A, Yousri M. Cervical stump leiomyomata after supracervical hysterectomy; a case report with review of literature. BMC Womens Health 2024; 24:500. [PMID: 39256764 PMCID: PMC11384712 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-024-03326-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2024] [Accepted: 08/21/2024] [Indexed: 09/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite being a highly debated issue, subtotal or supracervical hysterectomy (SCH) is still considered a safe and effective treatment for women with benign gynecological lesions. Benign and malignant cervical diseases have been reported after SCH, with fibroids being the most frequently diagnosed lesions in the excised cervical stump. Recurrence of cervical disease after SCH usually presents with vaginal bleeding, pelvic mass, or abdominal pain; moreover, it may necessitate reoperation and resection of the cervical stump or trachelectomy. Trachelectomy is known to be a difficult surgical procedure that may be associated with significant intra- and post-operative morbidity. CASE PRESENTATION We presented here a case of a 41-year-old nulliparous woman with a pelvic mass related to the cervical stump presented 2 years after subtotal hysterectomy, performed due to interactable abnormal uterine bleeding, which was attributed to a multiple fibroid uterus. Six years ago, she complained of pelvic pain, excessive vaginal discharge, and spotting. A transvaginal sonography and magnetic resonance imaging with contrast were performed, which revealed a 10.2 × 7.6 × 6.5 cm heterogeneous pelvic mass with irregular borders and marked vascularity on color Doppler. Surgical exploration and resection of the mass with cervical stump excision were performed. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of cervical stump multiple benign leiomyomata with no atypical features. CONCLUSION Recurrence or De novo development of leiomyomata and other cervical lesions might occur after supracervical or subtotal hysterectomy; thus, thorough pre-operative counseling for women requesting a SCH regarding the pros and cons of the procedure compared with total hysterectomy should be optimized. Meticulous follow-up, including the continuation of routine cervical cytological smears, is mandatory for patients with a retained cervix.
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- Ahmed Shoukry
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Giannini A, Cuccu I, D'Auge TG, De Angelis E, Laganà AS, Chiantera V, Caserta D, Vitale SG, Muzii L, D'Oria O, Perniola G, Bogani G, Di Donato V. The great debate: Surgical outcomes of laparoscopic versus laparotomic myomectomy. A meta-analysis to critically evaluate current evidence and look over the horizon. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2024; 297:50-58. [PMID: 38581885 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2024.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Revised: 03/28/2024] [Accepted: 03/31/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
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Myomectomy is one of the most common surgical procedure in the field of gynecology. However, the role of laparoscopic myomectomy is still debated for many factors, including surgical considerations, safety and fertility concerns, long-term outcomes, and cost-related issues. The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical peri- and post-operative outcomes of laparoscopic and abdominal myomectomy. A systematic search for studies was performed up to June 2023 through MEDLINE, Pubmed, Embase. Studies reporting the comparison of surgical and obstetrical outcomes in laparoscopic versus laparotomic myomectomy were included for the following outcomes: time of surgery, estimated blood loss, decrease of postoperative hemoglobin, hospital stay, intra-operative complication rates, postoperative complications rates, postoperative analgesic use, postoperative pain at 24 h and pregnancy rate. The meta-analysis was performed using the Cochrane Review software. Fifty-six relevant articles were retrieved through the process of evidence acquisition. Eleven articles met inclusion criteria, for a total of 2,133 patients undergoing laparoscopic or laparotomic myomectomy. The estimated blood loss [standard mean differences (SMD) 0.72, IC 95 % 0.22 to 1.22], the hospital stays [SMD 3.12, IC 95 % 0.57 to 4.28], were significantly lower in laparoscopic than in open group. No statistically significant difference in intra-operative and post-operative complication rates, in pregnancy rate and others obstetrical outcomes between two surgical approaches were found. The findings of present metanalysis suggest that laparoscopic myomectomy offers multiple benefits, including reduced blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and less postoperative analgesic need, without a significant increase in complication rates and similar results in obstetrical outcomes when compared to abdominal myomectomy. However, the presence of few randomized studies on selected population may limit the generalizability of the findings to the entire population. Therefore, more well-designed studies or large population programdata to draw definitive conclusions are therefore warranted.
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- Andrea Giannini
- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, PhD Course in "Translational Medicine and Oncology", Sapienza University, Viale dell'Università, 37, 00185 Rome, Italy; Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy; Unit of Gynecology, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sapienza University of Rome, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology, "Paolo Giaccone" Hospital, Via Giordano Alfonso, 3, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche, 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Health Promotion, Mother and Child Care, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties (PROMISE), University of Palermo, Piazza delle Cliniche, 2, 90127 Palermo, Italy; Unit of Gynecologic Oncology, National Cancer Institute - IRCCS - Fondazione "G. Pascale", Via Mariano Semmola, 53, 80131 Naples, Italy
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- Gynecology Division, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea University Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189 Rome, Italy
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- Division of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Department of Surgical Sciences, University of Cagliari, Via Università 40, 09124 Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences and Translational Medicine, PhD Course in "Translational Medicine and Oncology", Sapienza University, Viale dell'Università, 37, 00185 Rome, Italy; Department of Woman's and Child's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecological Unit, San Camillo-Forlanini Hospital, Circonvallazione Gianicolense, 87, 00152 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Gynaecologic Oncology, IRCCS National Cancer Institute, Via Giacomo Venezian 1, 20133 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Urological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale del Policlinico 155, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Tsiampa E, Tsiampas K, Kapogiannis F. Perioperative and reproductive outcomes' comparison of mini-laparotomy and laparoscopic myomectomy in the management of uterine leiomyomas: a systematic review. Arch Gynecol Obstet 2024; 309:821-829. [PMID: 37566224 DOI: 10.1007/s00404-023-07168-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate and compare mini-laparotomy (MLPT) with laparoscopic (LPS) myomectomy perioperative and reproductive outcomes. METHODS We systematically searched for related articles in the MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science and the Cochrane library databases. Nine studies (4 randomized, 3 retrospective, 1 prospective and 1 case-control study) which involved 1723 patients met the inclusion criteria and were considered eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Demographic characteristics were similar between the two groups. LPS was associated with shorter hospital stay (p = 0.04), lower blood loss (p < 0.00001), shorter duration of median ileus (p < 0.00001) and fewer episodes of postoperative fever (p = 0.04). None of the reproductive factors examined (pregnancy rate, preterm delivery, vaginal delivery and delivery with caesarean section) in women diagnosed with unexplained infertility and/or symptomatic leiomyomas reached statistical significance although the results represent a small size effect. CONCLUSION Our analysis demonstrated that LPS seems to be an alternative, safe and reliable surgical procedure for uterine leiomyoma treatment and in everyday practice seems to offer improved outcomes-regarding at least the perioperative period-over MLPT.
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- Eleni Tsiampa
- 2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, General and Maternity Hospital Helena Venizelou, Christou Vournazou Str. 1, 11521, Athens, Greece.
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- Laparoscopic Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Iaso General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Yu S, Xiang Y. The Influence of Intraoperative Ultrasound Monitoring on the Risk of Recurrence and Reoperation in Patients with Hysteromyomectomy. CONTRAST MEDIA & MOLECULAR IMAGING 2022; 2022:4366840. [PMID: 35800231 PMCID: PMC9203201 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4366840] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 05/19/2022] [Accepted: 05/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In recent years, with the continuous development and application of minimally invasive methods in China, laparoscopic myomectomy has become the primary method for clinical treatment of uterine fibroids. There is also a high risk of recurrence and reoperation after endoscopic myomectomy. Intraoperative use of ultrasound for auxiliary examination can provide medical staff with spatial information and position information of fibroids and help medical staff to accurately locate the surgical incision. The aim is to investigate the effect of intraoperative ultrasound monitoring on the risk of postoperative recurrence and reoperation in patients undergoing myomectomy. This study retrospectively collected 80 patients who underwent laparoscopic myomectomy in the gynecology department of our hospital from January 2020 to January 2022. According to the different treatment methods, they were divided into a study group and a control group (both n = 40). The control group underwent preoperative ultrasonography and then underwent myomectomy, while the study group underwent both preoperative and intraoperative ultrasonography before undergoing hysterectomy. Myomectomy: all the enrolled patients were followed up by ultrasound after surgery and followed up for 1 year (recheck ultrasound every 3 months). The indicators, postoperative complications, postoperative average diameter of uterine fibroids, postoperative residual rate of uterine fibroids, postoperative recurrence, and reoperation were compared between the two groups. Intraoperative ultrasound monitoring has a significant effect on patients undergoing myomectomy, which can effectively reduce the residual rate of fibroids, completely remove small and deep fibroids, and reduce complications, postoperative recurrence, and reoperation risks. It has good clinical application value.
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- Sanmei Yu
- Department of Ultrasound, Taizhou First People's Hospital, Taizhou 318020, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Ultrasound, Taizhou First People's Hospital, Taizhou 318020, Zhejiang, China
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Dou L, Zhang Y. Tips and Details for Successful Robotic Myomectomy: Single-Center Experience with the First 125 Cases. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11113221. [PMID: 35683608 PMCID: PMC9181482 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11113221] [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: 04/22/2022] [Revised: 06/01/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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With the continuous development of minimally invasive and precise surgical techniques, laparoscopic myomectomy has become a mainstream surgical method due to its aesthetic outcomes and rapid postoperative recovery. However, during laparoscopic myomectomy, clinicians often encounter unfavorable factors, such as limited vision, inaccurate suturing, difficulty in removing tumors, and susceptibility to fatigue in the operating position. In recent years, robot-assisted surgery has been widely used in gynecology. The advantages of this technique, such as a three-dimensional surgical view, reducing the surgeon’s tremor, and the seven degrees of freedom of the robotic arms, compensate for the defects in laparoscopic surgery. The Department of Gynecology in our hospital has accumulated a wealth of experience since robot-assisted surgery was first carried out in 2017. In this article, the surgical skills of the robotic myomectomy process are described in detail.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-24-83283516
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Laparoscopic myomectomy and morcellation: A review of techniques, outcomes, and practice guidelines. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2017; 46:99-112. [PMID: 29078975 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2017.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2017] [Accepted: 09/11/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Laparoscopic myomectomy is a minimally invasive surgical approach to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids in women wishing for a uterine-sparing procedure. With careful patient selection, these procedures are associated with favorable reproductive outcomes and low perioperative morbidity. Current available methods for specimen retrieval include power and hand morcellation. The 2014 FDA safety warnings regarding power morcellation arose from concerns about the spread of occult malignancy and prompted widespread use of containment systems that may limit spread of myometrial cells. Investigation into the clinical effects of laparoscopic myomectomy and uncontained morcellation on the prognosis and spread of occult leiomyosarcoma has yielded mixed results. Other complications of uncontained power morcellation exist, including the development of parasitic leiomyomas. The FDA safety warnings have greatly influenced trends in benign gynecologic surgery, and survey data reflect trends in providers' opinions of these trends. In conclusion, recommendations for the current practice of laparoscopic myomectomy and morcellation are reviewed.
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