O Impacto da Histerectomia e a Participação dos Profissionais de Saúde Durante o Processo Cirúrgico / The Impact of Hysterectomy and the Involvement of Healthcare Professionals During the Surgical Process / El impacto de la histerectomía y la participación de los profesionales de la salud durante el proceso quirúrgico

Objetivo:descrever a o impacto da histerectomia e a participação dos profissionais de saúde durante o processo cirúrgico. O problema de pesquisa parte do seguinte questionamento: que impacto tem a histerectomia na vida da mulher em idade reprodutiva? Que participação tem os profissionais de saúde no processo cirúrgico? Método: Estudo de natureza descritiva com abordagem qualitativa conforme os pressupostos de Minayo (2009) com método de pesquisa exploratória. Resultados:Foram entrevistadas 7 mulheres que foram submetidas a histerectomia, com idade acima de 18 anos, que responderam perguntas referentes ao impacto do diagnóstico, conhecimento sobre a cirugia e experiências sobre o acolhimento dos profissionais da saúde no processo cirúrgico. A entrevista foi realizada em ambiente virtual na plataforma Google Forms. Conclusão: As entrevistadas revelaram sentimentos de angústia e medo ao se depararem com o diagnóstico cirúrgico por ausência de conhecimento inicialmente, evidenciando insatisfação e ausência dos profissionais da saúde quanto à cirurgia. O estudo reforça a importância das equipes multidisciplinares em hospitais e/ou locais de cuidados de saúde, uma vez que o foco principal no trabalho com pessoas acometidas por uma enfermidade não é a doença em si, mas elas mesmas.

Objective: to describe the impact of hysterectomy and the involvement of healthcare professionals during the surgical process. The research problem originates from the following questions: What impact does hysterectomy have on the life of a woman of reproductive age?What role do healthcare professionals play in the surgical process? Method:A descriptive study with a qualitative approach according to Minayo's (2009) assumptions using an exploratory research method. Results:Seven women who underwent hysterectomy, aged over 18 years, were interviewed. They answered questions regarding the impact of the diagnosis, knowledge about the surgery, and experiences of healthcare professionals' support during the surgical process. The interviews were conducted in a virtual environment using the Google Forms platform. Conclusion:The interviewees revealed feelings of anguish and fear when faced with the surgical diagnosis due to initial lack of knowledge, showing dissatisfaction and absence of healthcare professionals regarding the surgery. The study reinforces the importance of multidisciplinary teams in hospitals and/or healthcare facilities, as the main focus in working with people affected by an illness is not the disease itself, but the individuals themselves

Objetivo: describir el impacto de la histerectomía y la participación de los profesionales de la salud durante el proceso quirúrgico. El problema de investigación se basa en la siguiente pregunta: ¿qué impacto tiene la histerectomía en la vida de las mujeres en edadreproductiva? ¿Qué papel juegan los profesionales de la salud en el proceso quirúrgico? Método:Se trata de un estudio descriptivo con enfoque cualitativo según los supuestos de Minayo (2009) con un método de investigación exploratorio. Resultados:Se entrevistó a 7 mujeres mayores de 18 años sometidas a histerectomía, quienes respondieron preguntassobre el impacto del diagnóstico, conocimientos sobre cirugía y experiencias sobre la recepción de profesionales de la salud en el proceso quirúrgico. La entrevista se realizó en un entorno virtual en la plataforma Google Forms. Conclusión:Los entrevistados revelaron sentimientos de angustia y miedo frente al diagnóstico quirúrgico debido a la falta de conocimiento inicial, evidenciando insatisfacción y ausencia de profesionales de la salud con respecto a la cirugía. El estudio refuerza la importancia de los equipos multidisciplinarios en los hospitales y/o en los entornos sanitarios, ya que el foco principal en el trabajo con personas afectadas por una enfermedad no es la enfermedad en sí, sino ellos mismos.

Histerectomía total laparoscópica: resultados perioperatorios en 10 años de experiencia / Single-center cohort study of perioperative outcomes on total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH): a 10-year experience

Resumen Introducción : La extirpación del útero, (histerectomía) es la cirugía más frecuente en ginecología. En Argentina existen pocas publicaciones sobre los resultados perio peratorios de este tipo de procedimiento, y menos aún sobre histerectomía mínimamente invasiva. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la tasa de complica ciones perioperatorias en pacientes con histerectomía total laparoscópica realizada en el Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, desde el 7 de enero de 2010 al 22 de diciembre de 2020. Métodos : estudio de cohorte retrospectivo donde se revisaron las historias clínicas electrónicas de pacien tes sometidas a una histerectomía laparoscópica en el período mencionado. Se evaluaron las complicaciones intraquirúrgicas y postoperatorias utilizando la clasifi cación validada de Clavien-Dindo. Resultados : Se incluyeron 1014 pacientes. La tasa de complicaciones intraquirúrgicas fue de 4.5%. Se halló una tasa de complicaciones postoperatorias de 16.6% (n=168), siendo 12.3% (n=125) Clavien-Dindo ≤ 2, y 4.2% (n=43) Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3. En el análisis multivariable que se ajustó por peso uterino >170g, edad, índice de masa corporal y más de dos cirugías abdominales pre vias, se encontró asociación entre peso uterino > 170 g y complicaciones postoperatorias, OR 1.49, IC 95% 1.04- 2.14, p = 0.03. Discusión : Al evaluar el porcentaje de complicaciones menores y mayores, nuestros números se encuentran dentro de los parámetros aceptables para realizar este tipo de cirugía, más aún, considerando que la evaluación se realizó en un ámbito educativo.

Abstract Introduction : The removal of the uterus, (hysterec tomy), is the most frequent surgery in gynecology. In Argentina there are few publications on the periopera tive results of this type of procedure, and even less on minimally invasive hysterectomy. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of perioperative compli cations in patients with total laparoscopic hysterectomy performed at Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, from January 7, 2010 to December 22, 2020. Methods : retrospective cohort study where electronic medical records were reviewed. Intrasurgical and postop erative complications were evaluated using the validated Clavien-Dindo's classification. Results : 1014 patients were included. The rate of intra-surgical complications was 4.5%. In respect to postoperative complications, there was found a rate of 16.6% (n=168), being 12.3% (n=125) Clavien-Dindo ≤ 2, and 4.2% (n=43) Clavien-Dindo ≥ 3. In a multivariable analysis that adjusted for uterine weight > 170g, age, body mass index, and more than two previous abdomi nal surgeries, an association was found between uterine weight >170g and postoperative complications OR 1.49, 95% CI 1.04- 2.14, p=0.03. Discussion : When evaluating the percentage of mi nor and major complications, our findings are within the acceptable parameters for performing this type of surgery, even though the evaluation was carried out in an educational setting.

Vivencias sexuales y autoestima en mujeres mexicanas con histerectomía / Sexual experiences and self-esteem in Mexican women with hysterectomy

RESUMEN La histerectomía es la segunda cirugía más frecuente dentro de la ginecología a nivel mundial. En México se calcula que una de cada tres mujeres, antes de los 60 años, se someterá a dicho procedimiento. Las mujeres con histerectomía atraviesan por una serie de cambios que pueden afectarlas en distintos aspectos de su vida, repercutiendo en lo psicológico, social y anatómico. El objetivo de la presente investigación fue interpretar las vivencias sexuales y autoestima de mujeres mexicanas con histerectomía. Se utilizó una metodología cualitativa fenomenológica-hermenéutica, en la que participaron 11 mujeres con histerectomía abdominal. Los resultados se agruparon en 2 categorías principales: sexualidad y autoestima, y sus respectivas subcategorías. En la primera, se reporta una disminución de la lubricación y en consecuencia afectaciones en el deseo, satisfacción y orgasmo. En la segunda, se documentaron alteraciones que se presentaban con cambios de percepción y pensamientos, así como en sus capacidades, sentimientos y actitud. El proceso que transitaron las mujeres, tras la histerectomía, influyó en los componentes de su sexualidad y autoestima. El tiempo de afrontamiento y su resultado favorable estuvo asociado con lograr anteponer la autoestima a la afectación vivida en su sexualidad.

ABSTRACT Hysterectomy is the second surgery with more frequency inside gynecology at a worldwide level. In Mexico it is calculated that one of every three women before 60 years old will be subjected to that procedure. Women with hysterectomy undergo a series of changes that could affect them in different aspects of their lives, impacting in the psychological, social, and anatomical. The objective of this investigation was to interpret the sexual experiences and self-esteem of Mexican women with hysterectomy. A qualitative phenomenological-hermeneutic methodology was used where 11 women with abdominal hysterectomy participated. Results were grouped in 2 main categories: sexuality and self-esteem, and their respective subcategories. In the first category, a decrease on lubrication, which consequently had negative effects on desire, satisfaction, and orgasm was reported. In the second, some alterations characterized by changes on the participants' perception and thoughts were documented, as well as on their capacities, feelings, and attitudes. The process that women went through after the hysterectomy, influenced the components of their sexuality and self-esteem. The coping time and its favorable result were associated with putting self-esteem above the negative impact in their sexual life.

Caracterización de las cirugías laparoscópicas en el Servicio de Ginecología del Hospital Materno-Infantil Ángel Arturo Aballí

Introducción: La cirugía laparoscópica ginecológica permite intervenir a la paciente sin tener que abrir el abdomen, pues consiste en realizar pequeñas incisiones. Actualmente se emplea en enfermedades como el cáncer o en la extracción de quistes y miomas, por lo que se puede aplicar en casi cualquier intervención de cirugía ginecológica. Objetivo: Caracterizar los procedimientos laparoscópicos del Servicio de Ginecología en el Hospital Materno-Infantil Ángel Arturo Aballí en el período comprendido entre enero del 2018 y diciembre del 2021. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, retrospectivo de corte longitudinal con el fin de describir la actividad asistencial laparoscópica. La muestra fue de 180 pacientes, según el criterio de selección no probabilístico de los investigadores. Resultados: La edad promedio fue 41,6 años. Según los antecedentes, predominó el tamaño del útero con 91,1 % (n = 164). Dentro de las indicaciones quirúrgicas, se encontró la paridad satisfecha en un 34,4 %, seguido del tumor de ovario (18,9 %), las neoplasias intraepiteliales cervicales (13,4 %) y el fibroma uterino sintomático. En cuanto a la cirugía mayor, se encontró la histerectomía abdominal laparoscópica en un 49,0 % (n = 78), seguido de la salpingectomía con un 38,9 %, resultados con significación desde el punto de vista estadístico (p = 0,004). En cuanto a la cirugía menor, el 11,6 % de la muestra recibió la ablación de los focos endometriales. Las complicaciones fueron escasas. Conclusiones: Los procederes laparoscópicos del Servicio de Ginecología del Hospital Materno-Infantil Ángel Arturo Aballí se consideraron adecuados de acuerdo a los indicadores quirúrgicos.

Introduction: Laparoscopic gynecological surgery allows for the patient to undergo surgery without having to open their abdomen, since it consists in making small incisions. It is currently used in diseases such as cancer or in the removal of cysts and myomas; therefore, it can be applied in almost any gynecological surgery. Objective: To characterize the laparoscopic procedures of the gynecology service at Hospital Materno-Infantil Ángel Arturo Aballí, in the period from January 2018 to December 2021. Methods: An observational, descriptive, retrospective and longitudinal study was carried out in order to describe the laparoscopic assistance activity. The sample consisted of 180 patients, according to the researchers' nonprobabilistic selection criteria. Results: The mean age was 41.6 years. Concerning antecedents, uterine size predominated, with 91.1% (n = 164). Among surgical indications, satisfied parity was found in 34.4%, followed by ovarian tumor (18.9%), cervical intraepithelial neoplasms (13.4 %) and symptomatic uterine fibroid. With respect to major surgery, laparoscopic abdominal hysterectomy was found in 49.0 % (n = 78), followed by salpingectomy, with 38.9%; such results are statistically significant (p = 0.004). Regarding minor surgery, 11.6% of the sample received ablation of endometrial focuses. Complications were rare. Conclusions: The laparoscopic procedures of the gynecology service at Hospital Materno-Infantil Ángel Arturo Aballí are considered adequate according to the surgical indicators.

AN ANALYTICAL STUDY OF ABNORMAL UTERINE BLEEDING IN WOMEN OF PERIMENOPAUSAL AGE GROUP

BACKGROUND: Abnormal uterine bleeding complaints constitute about one-third ofpatients attending the Obstetrics and Gynaecology OPD. To standardize nomenclature ofAUB, a new system known by the acronym PALM-COEIN, was introduced in 2011 byFIGO.AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:To study the various abnormal patterns of bleeding presenting in perimenopausal agegroup.To study the etiology, predisposing and associated factors of AUB.To study the various treatment options available for AUB.METHODS: This study was carried in department of obstetrics and gynaecology amongperimenopausal women attending out patient department. The clinical presentation,ultrasonographic findings associated medical disorders, routes of hysterectomy werecorelated.RESULTS: Menorrhagia is the predominant symptom of 109 patients. 101 were associatedwith complain of heavy menstrual bleeding followed by dysmenorrhea. Adenomyosis wasthe most common abnormality found on TVS followed by Endometrial Hyperplasia,Fibroid and polyp. Treatment was initiated in form of conservative medical therapyfollowed by, combination therapy of hormonal drugs-Progesterone and COC and nonhormonal drugs like tranexamic acid + mefenamic acid were used to control bleeding.Hysterectomy was served as a final measure for all patients who didn’t respond toconservative management.CONCLUSION: AUB is a common problem in peri-menopausal age group and itsaccounts for one third of patients visiting Gynecological OPD. It significantly affects thequality of life in general population.

Successful outcomes of surgery procedures in patient with Glanzmann´s Thrombasthenia

We report a 35-year-old female patient with Glanzmann's thrombasthenia (GT) and severe anemia due to abnormal uterine bleeding secondary to uterine myomatosis. She required several admissions of red blood cells and platelet transfusions. An elective subtotal hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy was proposed and recombinant factor VII was required. Surgical and postoperative outcomes were successful, without surgical complications, bleeding, or hemogram alterations. 4 years later, she required tooth extraction because of periodontal disease and pulp necrosis. In Peru, reports of GT patients requiring major and minor surgical procedures are lacking, given the low disease prevalence and the difficulties related to surgery. The report of these successful cases becomes relevant to continue improving GT management.

Presentamos el caso de una paciente de 35 años con trombastenia de Glanzmann (GT) y anemia severa por sangrado uterino anormal secundario a miomatosis uterina. Requirió varias admisiones de transfusiones de glóbulos rojos y plaquetas. Se propuso histerectomía subtotal electiva con salpingo-ooforectomía y se requirió factor VII recombinante. Los resultados quirúrgicos y postoperatorios fueron exitosos, sin complicaciones quirúrgicas, sangrado ni alteraciones del hemograma. 4 años después, requirió extracción dental por enfermedad periodontal y necrosis pulpar. En Perú faltan reportes de pacientes con GT que requieran procedimientos quirúrgicos mayores y menores, dada la baja prevalencia de la enfermedad y las dificultades relacionadas con la cirugía. El reporte de estos casos de éxito cobra relevancia para seguir mejorando la gestión de GT

MODALITIES OF TREATMENT OF PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL (GMCH) AND ITS SHORT TERM FOLLOW UP

Pelvic organ prolapse is an increasingly common condition seen in women with advancing age. The objective of this study is to observe the different modalities of treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and evaluate its outcome. In this study, all patients with pelvic organ prolapse, attending Gynae OPD or admitted in GMCH were included. In this study, 45(22.5%) patients were advised to use vaginal tampon, 9(4.5%) patients were advised Kegel's Results: exercise, 125(62.50%) patients were treated with VH + PFR, , 15 (7.5%) patients underwent vaginal hysterectomy (VH), 4(2%) patients underwent VH + PFR + Sacrospinous ?xation and 2 (1%) patients were treated with Fothergills' surgery. The feedback received revealed that 118(59%) were satis?ed and responded well to the treatment, 26 (13%) patients were not satis?ed and from the remaining 56(28%) patients, no feedback had been received. It was observed that satisfaction was higher in patients who had surgical intervention.

Função sexual pós-histerectomia: quais os impactos e aspectos técnicos envolvidos? / Sexual function after hysterectomy: what are the impacts and technical aspects involved?

Objetivo: Identificar o impacto da histerectomia para patologias benignas sobre a sexualidade feminina. Métodos: Revisão de literatura com busca na plataforma PubMed, sendo selecionados 23 artigos em português e inglês publicados entre 2016 e 2021. Resultados: Foi descrita, majoritariamente, melhora na função sexual após histerectomia, semelhante às abordagens totais ou supracervicais e independentemente da via de acesso cirúrgico, apesar de impacto ligeiramente menor com a via laparoscópica. Na laparoscopia, houve melhor desfecho sexual no fechamento da cúpula vaginal, quando comparado ao fechamento via vaginal. Ademais, a ooforectomia concomitante apresentou resultados conflitantes e inconclusivos. Conclusão: A histerectomia afeta positivamente a saúde sexual feminina e aspectos técnicos podem interferir na função sexual, porém os dados são limitados. Devido à importância do tema, necessitam-se de mais estudos com metodologias padronizadas para possibilitar análises mais detalhadas.

Objective: To identify the impact of hysterectomy for benign pathologies on female sexuality. Methods: Literature review with search on PubMed platform, being selected 23 articles in Portuguese and English published between 2016 and 2021. Results: Improvement in sexual function after hysterectomy was mostly described, being similar in total or supracervical approaches and independent of the surgical access route, although it had slightly lower impact when laparoscopic. In the laparoscopic approach, there was better sexual outcome in the vaginal dome closure when compared to vaginal closure. In addition, concomitant oophorectomy showed conflicting and inconclusive results. Conclusion: Hysterectomy positively affects female sexual health and technical aspects may interfere with sexual function, but data are limited. Due to the importance of the theme, more studies with standardized methodologies are needed to enable more detailed analyses.

Desenlaces maternos según el tipo de placenta previa en un hospital de alta complejidad en Cali, Colombia. Estudio de cohorte retrospectivo / Maternal outcomes according to the type of placenta previa in a high complexity hospital in Cali, Colombia. Retrospective cohort study

Objetivos: Describir la frecuencia de complicaciones maternas en mujeres gestantes con placenta previa (PP) mayor o menor y evaluar una posible asociación entre tipo de PP y la presencia de hemorragia materna severa y otros resultados maternos asociados. Materiales y métodos: Cohorte retrospectiva, descriptiva. Se incluyeron gestantes con 20 semanas o más de embarazo, con diagnóstico confirmado de placenta previa, quienes fueron atendidas en un hospital de alto nivel de complejidad localizado en Cali (Colombia), entre enero de 2011 y diciembre de 2020. Se excluyeron las gestantes con diagnóstico de placenta previa y acretismo placentario concomitante. Las variables recolectadas fueron: edad materna, índice de masa corporal, tabaquismo, obesidad, paridad, presencia de sangrado, hemorragia posparto, manejo de la hemorragia posparto, transfusión y admisión a UCI de la gestante. Se realizó análisis descriptivo. El protocolo fue aprobado por el comité de ética de la Fundación Valle de Lili. Resultados: 146 pacientes cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. La población estuvo constituida por mujeres con una mediana de edad de 32 años, sin antecedente quirúrgico, con diagnóstico prenatal de placenta previa a la semana 22. En el 70,5 % de los casos se trató de pacientes con placenta previa mayor. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron hemorragia posparto (37,9 % vs. 16,3 % para pacientes con placenta previa mayor y menor, respectivamente), requerimiento de transfusión (23,3 y 9,3 %, respectivamente) y el ingreso materno a la UCI (40,8 % vs. 18,6 %, respectivamente). No se registraron muertes maternas. Conclusiones: Las mujeres con placenta previa experimentan una frecuencia elevada de complicaciones; probablemente, dicha frecuencia es más alta cuando se documenta placenta previa mayor. Se requieren más estudios que comparen la frecuencia de complicaciones maternas según el tipo de placenta previa.

Objectives: To describe the frequency of maternal complications in pregnant women with major or minor placenta previa (PP), and to assess a potential association between PP type and the presence of severe maternal bleeding and other associated outcomes. Material and methods: Retrospective descriptive cohort. The study included pregnant women with 20 weeks of gestation or more and a confirmed diagnosis of placenta previa who were seen in a high complexity hospital in Cali (Colombia), between January 2011 and December 2020. Women with a diagnosis of placenta previa and concomitant placenta accreta were excluded. The collected variables were maternal age, body mass index, smoking, obesity, parity, presence of bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, management of postpartum hemorrhage, transfusion, and maternal ICU admission. A descriptive analysis was performed. The protocol was approved by the ethics committee of Fundaciónn Valle de Lili. Results: A total of 146 patients met the inclusion criteria. The population consisted of women with a mean age of 32 years, with no history of prior surgery, with a prenatal diagnosis of placente previa at week 22; 70% were major placenta previa cases. The most frequent complications were postpartum hemorrhage (37.9 % vs. 16.3 % for patients with major and minor placenta previa, respectively), transfusion requirement (23.3 and 9.3 %, respectively), and maternal ICU admission (40.8 % vs. 18.6 %, respectively). There were no cases of maternal death. Conclusions: There is a high frequency of complications in women with placenta previa, and it is probably higher in cases of major placenta previa. Further studies are needed to compare the frequency of maternal complications according to the type of placenta previa.

A propensity score-matched retrospective cohort study of hysterectomies for benign disease during the COVID-19 pandemic

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate how the pandemic might have affected the number of elective and urgent hysterectomies for benign gynecological pathologies in a single-care tertiary center in the State of São Paulo, Brazil, and to identify if there were any changes in the need for blood transfusions. METHODS: This is a single-center retrospective cohort study. It involved all non-puerperal and non-oncological hysterectomies from October 2018 to July 2021. Patients were divided into two groups, namely, the pandemic group (46 patients) and the control group (92 patients). Data were collected by reviewing the physical and electronic patient records. We carried out the statistical analysis using the RStudio software. RESULTS: The number of planned hysterectomies was 82 in the pre-pandemic group and 23 in the analysis group, representing a 71.9% decrease. When considering only urgent surgeries, 10 of them happened in the pre-pandemic group, while 23 occurred in the pandemic group, representing an increase of 130%. CONCLUSION: Elective hysterectomies may improve the quality of life of women, reducing abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain. Treatment delay can worsen patients' physiological and biological conditions, such as lower labor production, humor, and social aspects, increasing costs to the healthcare system.

Serum estradiol levels decrease after oophorectomy in transmasculine individuals on testosterone therapy / 亚洲男科学杂志(英文版)

Transmasculine individuals, considering whether to undergo total hysterectomy with bilateral salpingectomy, have the option to have a concomitant oophorectomy. While studies have evaluated hormone changes following testosterone therapy initiation, most of those patients have not undergone oophorectomy. Data are currently limited to support health outcomes regarding the decision to retain or remove the ovaries. We performed a retrospective chart review of transmasculine patients maintained on high-dose testosterone therapy at a single endocrine clinic in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Twelve transmasculine individuals who underwent bilateral oophorectomy and had presurgical and postsurgical serum data were included. We identified 12 transmasculine subjects as controls, who were on testosterone therapy and did not undergo oophorectomy, but additionally matched to the first group by age, testosterone dosing regimen, and body mass index. There was a statistically significant decrease in the estradiol levels of case subjects postoophorectomy, when compared to presurgical estradiol levels (P = 0.02). There was no significant difference between baseline estradiol levels between control and case subjects; however, the difference in estradiol levels at follow-up measurements was significant (P = 0.03). Total testosterone levels did not differ between control and case subjects at baseline and follow-up (both P > 0.05). Our results demonstrate that oophorectomy further attenuates estradiol levels below what is achieved by high-dose exogenous testosterone alone. Correlated clinical outcomes, such as impacts on bone health, were not available. The clinical implications of oophorectomy versus ovarian retention on endocrinological and overall health outcomes are currently limited.

Comparative study of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system and laparoscopic hysterectomy for the treatment of heavy menstrual bleeding in enlarged uteri

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in the treatment of patients with heavy menstrual bleeding and an enlarged uterus and to compare satisfaction and its complications with hysterectomy. Methods This was a comparative cross-sectional observational study of women with heavy menstrual bleeding and an enlarged uterus. Sixty-two women were treated and followed up for four years. Insertion of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system was performed in Group 1, and laparoscopic hysterectomy was performed in Group 2. Results In Group 1 (n=31), 21 patients (67.7%) showed improvement in the bleeding pattern, and 11 patients (35.5%) had amenorrhea. Five patients (16.1%) remained with heavy bleeding and were considered to have experienced treatment failure. There were seven expulsions (22.6%); in five patients, bleeding remained heavy, but in two patients the bleeding returned to that of normal menstruation. No relationship was found between treatment failure and greater hysterometries (p=0.40) or greater uterine volumes (p=0.50), whereas expulsion was greater in uteri with smaller hysterometries (p=0.04). There were 13 (21%) complications, seven (53.8%) in the group that underwent insertion of the levonorgestrel intrauterine system (all were device expulsions), and six (46.2%) in the surgical group, which were the most severe ones (p=0.76). Regarding satisfaction, 12 patients (38.7%) were dissatisfied with the levonorgestrel intrauterine system and one (3.23%) was dissatisfied with the surgical treatment (p=0.00). Conclusion Treatment with the levonorgestrel intrauterine system in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding and an enlarged uterus was effective, and when compared with laparoscopic hysterectomy, it had a lower rate of satisfaction and the same rate of complications, although less severe.

Factores relacionados con la histerectomía ginecológica por patología benigna en un hospital escuela del occidente de México / Factors related to gynecological hysterectomy for benign pathology in a teaching hospital in western Mexico

Resumen OBJETIVO: Determinar las características clínicas y los desenlaces asociados con las diferentes vías de acceso elegidas para la histerectomía. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio retrospectivo, descriptivo y transversal consistente en el análisis de la información asentada en los expedientes de pacientes atendidas en el servicio de Ginecología del Hospital Civil de Guadalajara entre el 1 de marzo del 2019 y el 28 de febrero del 2020. En todas las pacientes se estableció la asociación entre la vía de acceso y las complicaciones. RESULTADOS: Se revisaron 790 expedientes de los que 413 reunieron los criterios de inclusión. Se practicaron 262 histerectomías abdominales, 107 por vía vaginal y 44 mediante laparoscopia. La frecuencia de complicaciones fue de 9.2%, el 54% se registró durante el procedimiento quirúrgico. La frecuencia de conversión fue de un caso para histerectomía vaginal (0.9%) y de otro para la laparoscópica (2.2%). La complicación más frecuente fue el sangrado transquirúrgico seguida del reingreso por infección del sitio quirúrgico. La cirugía vaginal fue la que menos complicaciones porcentuales registró; sin embargo, la lesión vesical fue la más común y la única en la que sucedió una defunción, secundaria a choque hipovolémico. La asociación entre la vía de acceso abdominal y las complicaciones muestra que las pacientes con histerectomía abdominal tuvieron tres veces más probabilidades de alguna complicación en comparación con el resto de los grupos. CONCLUSIONES: El riesgo de complicaciones es mayor en la histerectomía abdominal, sobre todo en pacientes con peso uterino ≥ 500 g e IMC ≥ 30. Es necesario reforzar las competencias para incrementar la frecuencia de la histerectomía vaginal. Cada vez es más necesario estar a la vanguardia en la aplicación de técnicas de mínima invasión por su ventaja de menor frecuencia de complicaciones.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To determine the clinical characteristics and outcomes associated with the different access routes chosen for hysterectomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective, descriptive and cross-sectional study consisting of the analysis of the information recorded in the records of patients attended in the Gynecology service of the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara between March 1, 2019 and February 28, 2020. The association between the access route and complications was established in all patients. RESULTS: 790 files were reviewed of which 413 met the inclusion criteria. A total of 262 abdominal hysterectomies were performed, 107 vaginally and 44 laparoscopically. The frequency of complications was 9.2%, 54% of which occurred during the surgical procedure. The frequency of conversion was one case for vaginal hysterectomy (0.9%) and another for laparoscopic hysterectomy (2.2%). The most frequent complication was trans-surgical bleeding followed by readmission for surgical site infection. Vaginal surgery had the lowest percentage of complications; however, bladder injury was the most common and the only one in which a death occurred, secondary to hypovolemic shock. The association between abdominal access route and complications shows that patients with abdominal hysterectomy were three times more likely to have some complication compared to the rest of the groups. CONCLUSIONS: The risk of complications is higher in abdominal hysterectomy, especially in patients with uterine weight ≥ 500 g and BMI ≥ 30. Skills need to be strengthened to increase the frequency of vaginal hysterectomy. It is increasingly necessary to be at the forefront in the application of minimally invasive techniques because of their advantage of lower frequency of complications.

Malformación arteriovenosa uterina como causa de hemorragia puerperal tardía / Uterine arteriovenous malformation as a cause of late puerperal hemorrhage

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: Las malformaciones arteriovenosas uterinas constituyen una causa infrecuente de hemorragia puerperal, en la bibliografía solo se encontraron 150 casos. Su conocimiento es importante porque son potencialmente mortales y porque se ha registrado un aumento en los últimos años. Suelen estar relacionadas con intervenciones en el útero: legrados, cesáreas o miomectomías o asociadas con neoplasias (enfermedad trofoblástica gestacional o adenocarcinoma endometrial), aunque otras son congénitas. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 32 años, con una conización cervical y ablación de un mioma uterino mediante radiofrecuencia como únicos antecedentes de interés. A los 15 días posteriores a un parto eutócico, que fue el primero en su historial, tuvo un episodio de abundante metrorragia. En el puerperio inmediato tuvo una hemorragia abundante que requirió la transfusión de dos concentrados de hematíes. En la ecografía transvaginal el útero se observó de 22 x 44 mm, que podría corresponder a un cotiledón retenido. Ante la persistencia del sangrado se colocó un taponamiento intracavitario con una sonda de Foley con lo que se consiguió el cese del sangrado. Luego de descartar la embolización de las arterias uterinas debido al gran tamaño de la malformación arteriovenosa, se procedió a la histerectomía total simple por vía laparotómica. CONCLUSIÓN: Las malformaciones arteriovenosas uterinas, aunque son una causa infrecuente de hemorragia puerperal, deben ser sospechadas en virtud de ser potencialmente mortales.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Uterine arteriovenous malformations are a rare cause of puerperal hemorrhage, with only 150 cases reported in the literature. Their knowledge is important because they are life-threatening and because there has been an increase in recent years. They are usually related to interventions in the uterus: curettage, caesarean section or myomectomy or associated with neoplasms (gestational trophoblastic disease or endometrial adenocarcinoma), although others are congenital. CLINICAL CASE: A 32-year-old patient with a cervical conization and ablation of a uterine myoma by radiofrequency as the only history of interest. Fifteen days after a euthecological delivery, which was the first in her history, she had an episode of abundant metrorrhagia. In the immediate postpartum period, she had a heavy hemorrhage that required the transfusion of two red blood cell concentrates. Transvaginal ultrasound showed a uterus measuring 22 x 44 mm, which could correspond to a retained cotyledon. In view of the persistent bleeding, intracavitary tamponade was placed with a Foley catheter, which led to cessation of bleeding. After ruling out embolization of the uterine arteries due to the large size of the arteriovenous malformation, a simple total hysterectomy by laparotomy was performed. CONCLUSION: Uterine arteriovenous malformations, although an infrequent cause of puerperal hemorrhage, should be suspected because they are potentially fatal.

Effect of intraoperative alveolar recruitment maneuver on intraoperative oxygenation and postoperative pulmonary function tests in patients undergoing robotic-assisted hysterectomy: a single-blind randomized study

Abstract Background Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomies (RAH) require Trendelenburg positioning and pneumoperitoneum, which further accentuate alteration in respiratory mechanics induced by general anesthesia. The role of Recruitment Maneuver (RM) as a lung-protective strategy during intraoperative surgical settings has not been much studied. We planned this study to evaluate the effect of RM on perioperative oxygenation and postoperative spirometry using PaO2/FiO2 and FEV1/FVC, respectively in patients undergoing RAH. Methods Sixty-six ASA I‒II female patients scheduled for elective RAH were randomized into group R (recruitment maneuver, n = 33) or group C (control, n = 33). Portable spirometry was done one day before surgery. Patients were induced with general anesthesia, and mechanical ventilation started with volume control mode, with Tidal Volume (TV) of 6-8 mL.kg−1, Respiratory Rate (RR) of 12 min, inspiratory-expiratory ratio (I: E ratio) of 1:2, FiO2 of 0.4, and Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) of 5 cmH2O. Patients in group R received recruitment maneuvers of 30 cmH2O every 30 minutes following tracheal intubation. The primary objectives were comparison of oxygenation and ventilation between two groups intraoperatively and portable spirometry postoperatively. Postoperative pulmonary complications, like desaturation, pulmonary edema, pneumonia, were monitored. Results Patients who received RM had significantly higher PaO2 (mmHg) (203.2+-24.3 vs. 167.8+-27.3, p < 0.001) at T2 (30 min after the pneumoperitoneum). However, there was no significant difference in portable spirometry between the groups in the postoperative period (FVC, 1.40 ± 0.5 L vs. 1.32 ± 0.46 L, p= 0.55). Conclusion This study concluded that intraoperative recruitment did not prevent deterioration of postoperative spirometry values; however, it led to improved oxygenation intraoperatively.

Histerectomía mediante acceso vNOTES. Reporte de caso / Hysterectomy across vNOTES procedure. A case report

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: La cirugía mediante vNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifices Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery, por sus siglas en inglés), practicada por primera vez en el 2010, es una técnica quirúrgica emergente que elimina el traumatismo quirúrgico en la pared abdominal mediante orificios naturales del cuerpo para la ejecución de procedimientos quirúrgicos. Debido a la falta de reportes con vNOTES en México se comunica el caso de una paciente en quien se aplicó este acceso, con buenos resultados. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 60 años, asintomática, referida para tratamiento definitivo de una lesión intraepitelial cervical, porque no aceptó el conservador. La histerectomía se efectuó mediante el acceso vNOTES, con una duración de 100 minutos, sin contratiempos ni complicaciones posoperatorias. A las 24 horas se dio de alta del hospital hemodinámicamente estable y asintomática, y sin complicaciones tardías. CONCLUSIÓN: La histerectomía mediante el acceso VNOTES fue exitosa, sin complicaciones y con adecuada evolución posquirúrgica. La evidencia actual demuestra que el acceso mediante vNOTES para la histerectomía es un procedimiento eficaz y seguro que combina las ventajas de la vía vaginal con la vía laparoscópica.

Abstract BACKGROUND: vNOTES surgery (Vaginal Natural Orifices Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery), first practiced in 2010, is an emerging surgical technique that eliminates surgical trauma to the abdominal wall by means of natural body orifices for the execution of surgical procedures. Due to the lack of reports with vNOTES in Mexico, we report the case of a patient in whom this access was applied, with good results. CLINICAL CASE: 60-year-old asymptomatic patient referred for definitive treatment of a cervical intraepithelial lesion, because she did not accept the conservative treatment. The hysterectomy was performed by vNOTES access, with a duration of 100 minutes, without setbacks or postoperative complications. At 24 hours she was discharged from the hospital hemodynamically stable and asymptomatic, and without late complications. CONCLUSION: Hysterectomy by VNOTES access was successful, without complications and with adequate postoperative evolution. Current evidence demonstrates that vNOTES access for hysterectomy is an effective and safe procedure that combines the advantages of the vaginal and laparoscopic routes.

Nursing educational intervention in hysterectomized women: a mixed method study protocol / Intervenção educacional de enfermagem em mulheres histerectomizadas: um protocolo de estudo de método mista / Intervención educativa de enfermería en mujeres histerectomizadas: protocolo de estudio de método mixto

ABSTRACT Objectives: To know the meaning of education in the perioperative period, in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign causes and to determine the effectiveness of educational nursing intervention in improving female sexual function, quality of life and self-esteem in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign causes. Methods: Mixed design, exploratory sequential Qualitative phase semi-structured interviews and content analysis. Quasi-experimental study quantitative phase, non-equivalent control group. 26 women in 2 groups. Instruments: Biosociodemographic, Female Sexual Function Index, SF-36 Questionnaire, Rosenberg Scale. Both groups will receive traditional care and the experimental group will receive nursing educational intervention with web page support. Ethical requirements will be considered. Expected results: The women in the experimental group will improve their sexual function, health-related quality of life and self-esteem in relation to the comparison group. Conclusions: Education in the perioperative period of hysterectomy is essential for the recovery of women who go through this experience.

RESUMO Objetivos: Conhecer o significado da educação no período perioperatório, em mulheres submetidas à histerectomia por causas benignas e determinar a eficácia da intervenção educativa de enfermagem na melhora da função sexual feminina, qualidade de vida e autoestima em mulheres submetidas à histerectomia por causas benignas. Métodos: Design misto, sequencial exploratório. Fase qualitativa entrevistas semiestruturadas e análise de conteúdo. Estudo quasi-experimental fase quantitativa, grupo controle não equivalente. 26 mulheres em 2 grupos. Instrumentos: Biossociodemografia, Índice de Função Sexual Feminina, Questionário SF-36, Escala de Rosenberg. Ambos os grupos receberão atendimento tradicional e o grupo experimental receberá intervenção educativa de enfermagem com suporte de página web. Requisitos éticos serão considerados. Resultados esperados: As mulheres do grupo experimental melhorarão sua função sexual, qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde e autoestima em relação ao grupo de comparação. Conclusões: A educação no período perioperatório da histerectomia é essencial para a recuperação da mulher que vive essa experiência

RESUMEN Objetivos: Conocer el significado de la educación en periodo perioperatorio, en mujeres sometidas a histerectomía por causa benigna y determinar eficacia de intervención educativa de enfermería en mejoramiento de la función sexual femenina, calidad de vida y autoestima en mujeres sometidas a histerectomía por causa benigna. Métodos: Diseño mixto, exploratorio secuencial. Fase cualitativa entrevistas semiestructuradas y análisis de contenido. Fase cuantitativa estudio cuasi experimental, grupo control no equivalente.26 mujeres en 2 grupos. Instrumentos: Biosociodemográfico, Índice de Función Sexual Femenina, Cuestionario SF-36, Escala de Rosenberg. Ambos grupos recibirán atención tradicional y grupo experimental recibirá intervención educativa de enfermería con apoyo de página web. Serán considerados requisitos éticos. Resultados esperados: Las mujeres del grupo experimental mejoraran su función sexual, calidad de vida relacionada con salud y autoestima en relación al grupo comparación. Conclusiones: La educación en periodo perioperatorio de histerectomía es básica para la recuperación de las mujeres que viven esta experiencia.

Effects of placenta previa on surgical and pregnancy outcomes in patients with total/subtotal or segmental hysterectomy attributed to placenta accreta spectrum disorders / 中华围产医学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of placenta previa on the surgical and pregnancy outcomes in patients with total/subtotal or segmental hysterectomy attributed to placenta accreta spectrum disorders (PAS).Methods:This study retrospectively enrolled 510 patients who gave birth and underwent total/subtotal hysterectomy or segmental hysterectomy (local implantation site) due to PAS at the third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2022. These subjects were divided into the placenta previa group (427 cases) and non-placenta previa group (83 cases). According to the type of hysterectomy, they were further divided into the total/subtotal hysterectomy and placenta previa subgroup (221 cases), total/subtotal hysterectomy and non-placenta previa subgroup (23 cases), segmental hysterectomy and placenta previa subgroup (206 cases), and segmental hysterectomy and non-placenta previa subgroup (60 cases). Nonparametric test or Chi-square test were used to compare the differences in the clinical features, surgical and pregnancy outcomes between different groups. Binary logistic regression was used to analyze the effects of placenta previa on the risk of additional surgical procedures and adverse maternal outcomes. Results:(1) Compared with the non-placenta previa group, the hemorrhage volume within 24 h postpartum [1 541 ml (1 036-2 368 ml) vs 1 111 ml (695-2 000 ml), Z=－3.91] and the proportion of women requiring additional surgical procedures [84.8% (362/427) vs 69.9% (58/83), χ2=10.61], with total/subtotal hysterectomy [51.8% (221/427) vs 27.7% (23/83), χ2=16.10], cystoscopy and/or ureteral stenting [60.7% (259/427) vs 31.3% (26/83), χ2=24.25], total adverse pregnancy outcomes [86.9% (371/427) vs 65.1% (54/83), χ2=17.75], hemorrhage volume>1 500 ml within 24 h postpartum [54.1% (231/427) vs 33.7% (28/83), χ2=29.94], transfusion of blood products [75.9% (324/427) vs 47.0% (39/83), χ2=28.27] were all higher in the placenta previa group (all P<0.05). Binary logistic regression analysis found that for PAS patients with hysterectomy, regardless of the hysterectomy type (total/subtotal/segmental), placenta previa was risk factor for requiring additional surgical procedures ( aOR=3.26, 95% CI: 1.85-5.72) and adverse pregnancy outcomes ( aOR=5.59, 95% CI: 2.01-6.42), even if adjusting for the confounding factors such as maternal age, number of previous cesarean sections, parity, gestational weight gain, twin pregnancy, and the use of assisted reproductive technology. (2) In patients with total/subtotal hysterectomy, the proportion of women requiring additional surgical procedures was higher in those with placenta previa [82.8% (183/221) vs 56.5% (13/23), χ2=9.11] than those without placenta previa, especially the proportion of cystoscopy and/or ureteral stenting [67.9% (150/221) vs 34.8% (8/23), χ2=9.99] (both P<0.05). However, no significant difference was found in adverse pregnancy outcomes [89.6% (198/221) vs 87.0% (20/23), χ2<0.01, P=0.972] between the two groups. In patients with segmental hysterectomy, higher proportions of women requiring additional surgery [86.9% (179/206) vs 75.0% (45/60), χ2=4.94], with adverse pregnancy outcomes [84.0% (173/206) vs 56.7% (34/60), χ2=25.31], cystoscopy and/or ureteral stenting [52.9% (109/206) vs 30.0% (18/60), χ2=9.78], vascular occlusion [94.2% (194/206) vs 71.7% (43/60), χ2=24.23], hemorrhage volume>1 500 ml within 24 h postpartum [46.6% (96/206) vs 23.3% (14/60), χ2=10.37], and transfusion of blood products [68.9% (142/206) vs 33.3% (20/60), χ2=24.73] were found in the placenta previa group (all P<0.05). Furthermore, patients with placenta previa had more hemorrhage volume within 24 h postpartum [1 368 ml (970-2 026 ml) vs 995 ml (654-1 352 ml), Z=－3.66, P<0.001] in the segmental hysterectomy subgroup. After adjusting for the confounding factors such as age, number of previous cesarean sections, parity, gestational weight gain, twin pregnancy, and the use of assisted reproductive technology, binary logistic regression analysis found that placenta previa did not increase the risk of additional surgical operations ( aOR=2.71, 95% CI: 0.99-7.42) and adverse pregnancy outcomes ( aOR=2.14, 95% CI: 0.54-8.42) in patients with total/subtotal hysterectomy but were risk factors of the two outcomes for those with segmental hysterectomy ( aOR=4.67, 95% CI: 2.15-10.10; aOR=3.80, 95% CI: 1.86-7.77). Conclusions:Placenta previa increases the risk of additional surgical procedures and adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with total/subtotal or segmental hysterectomy caused by PAS. Appropriate preparation is required after the clinical diagnosis of PAS with placenta previa.

Evaluation of the efficacy of GnRH-a pretreatment before total hysterectomy for adenomyosis patients: a propensity score matching analysis / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) pretreatment before total hysterectomy for adenomyosis patients with uterine volume ≥12 gestational weeks and moderate or severe anemia.Methods:From January 2018 to March 2023, 689 patients who underwent total hysterectomy for adenomyosis in the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University were retrospectively analyzed. According to the preoperative medication, they were divided into study group (127 cases) and control group (562 cases). Patients in the study group underwent GnRH-a pretreatment for 3 cycles before surgery, and the control group received operation directly. SPSS 26.0 software was used to perform 1∶1 matching for the two groups of patients through the propensity score matching method. Matching variables included age, body mass index, gravidity, parity, history of pelvic and abdominal surgery, menstrual cycle, menstrual period, dysmenorrhea score, initial diagnosis of cancer antigen 125 (CA 125), uterine volume and hemoglobin value. The dysmenorrhea score, uterine volume, hemoglobin value and CA 125 level before and after GnRH-a pretreatment in the study group were compared. And the duration of operation, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative white blood cell count, perioperative blood transfusion cases, postoperative disease rate, duration of hospitalization, total hospitalization cost between the two groups were compared. Results:With propensity score matching, 119 patients in the study group and 119 patients in the control group were finally enrolled in this study. In the study group, before and after the treatment with GnRH-a, the dysmenorrhea score (7.4±1.7 vs 5.6±1.8), uterine volume [(362±160) vs (233±126) cm 3], hemoglobin value [(74.1±10.7) vs (102.5±13.5) g/L], and CA 125 level [(104±76) vs (64±51) kU/L] were statistically different (all P<0.05). There were statistical differences of operation time [(86±18) vs (116±31) minutes], intraoperative blood loss [(24±9) vs (43±22) ml], white blood cell count after 1 day of operation [(9.80±0.10)×10 9/L vs (9.90±0.10)×10 9/L], number of perioperative blood transfusion case [5.9% (7/119) vs 61.3% (73/119)], postoperative disease rate [5.0% (6/119) vs 16.0% (19/119)], hospitalization duration [(7.1±1.6) vs (7.9±1.6) days], and total hospitalization cost [(35 323±5 275) vs (37 159±5 640) yuan] between the study group and the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusion:The pretreatment of using GnRH-a before total hysterectomy for adenomyosis patients with uterine volume ≥12 gestational weeks and moderate or severe anemia is not only conducive to improving dysmenorrhea, signs of anemia, reducing uterine volume, but also conducive to the implementation of surgery, reducing intraoperative and postoperative complications, and reducing hospital costs.

Effects of colpotomic approaches on prognosis and recurrence sites of stage Ⅰa2-Ⅱa2 cervical cancer after laparoscopic radical hysterectomy / 中华妇产科杂志

Objective:To investigate the factors affecting the prognosis of stage Ⅰa2-Ⅱa2 cervical cancer after laparoscopic radical hysterectomy (LRH), and to compare the prognosis and recurrence sites of patients with different colpotomy paths.Methods:The clinical data of 965 patients with stage Ⅰa2-Ⅱa2 cervical cancer who underwent LRH in the First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University from January 2015 to December 2018 were collected. The median age was 47.0 years of all patients with a median follow-up of 62 months (48-74 months). Cox regression was used to perform the univariate and multivariate analysis of the clinicopathological factors associated with the prognosis that included disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS). Patients were categorized into LRH through vaginal colpotomy (VC group, n=475) and LRH through intracorporeal colpotomy (IC group, n=490) according to the colpotomic approaches. The prognosis and recurrence sites of patients in each group were compared. Results:(1) During the follow-up period, 137 cases recurred (14.2%, 137/965) and 98 cases died (10.2%, 98/965). The 5-year DFS and OS were 85.8% and 89.9%, respectively. In univariate analysis, positive vaginal margin (PVM) was significantly affected the 5-year OS of patients with cervical cancer ( P=0.023), while clinical stage, maximum diameter of tumor, degree of pathological differentiation, lymph node metastasis (LNM), depth of cervical stromal invasion, parametrium involvement, and uterine corpus invasion (UCI) were significantly associated with 5-year DFS and OS in patients with cervical cancer (all P<0.05). In multivariate analysis, clinical stage ( HR=1.882, 95% CI: 1.305-2.716), LNM ( HR=2.178, 95% CI: 1.483-3.200) and UCI ( HR=3.650, 95% CI: 1.906-6.988) were independent risk factors of 5-year DFS (all P<0.001). Clinical stage ( HR=2.500, 95% CI: 1.580-3.956), LNM ( HR=2.053, 95% CI: 1.309-3.218), UCI ( HR=3.984, 95%C I: 1.917-8.280), PVM ( HR=3.235, 95% CI: 1.021-10.244) were independent risk factors of 5-year OS (all P<0.05). (2) Different colpotomy paths did not significantly affect the 5-year DFS and OS of patients with stage Ⅰa2-Ⅱa2 cervical cancer. The 5-year DFS in VC group and IC group were 85.9% and 85.6% ( P=0.794), and the 5-year OS were 90.8% and 89.3% ( P=0.966), respectively. Recurrence patterns consisted of intraperitoneal recurrence, pelvic recurrence, vaginal stump recurrence, and lymph node and distant metastasis. The intraperitoneal recurrence rate of VC group was significantly lower than that of IC group [0.6%(3/468) vs 2.3% (11/485), P=0.037], while the rates of pelvic recurrence, vaginal stump recurrence, lymph node and distant metastasis and overall recurrence were not significantly different between two groups (all P>0.05). Subgroup analysis of patients with different clinical stages, LNM and UCI showed that statistical differences of the intraperitoneal recurrence rates between two groups were only in patients without LNM (0.5% vs 2.3%, P=0.030) or without UCI (0.7% vs 2.3%, P=0.037). Conclusions:Clinical stage, LNM, PVM and UCI are independent risk factors for the prognosis of patients with stage Ⅰa2-Ⅱa2 cervical cancer. For patients without LNM or UCI, LRH through VC could reduce the intraperitoneal recurrence rate, while it is not enough to improve 5-year DFS and OS of patients. Low proportion of intraperitoneal recurrence, intra-operative tumor cells spillage to vagina stump and pelvic cavity might be the explanation.