Laparoscopic Myomectomy for Infertile Patients with Intramural Fibroids: a Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Endoscopic Centre
S. Afr. j. obstet. gynaecol
; 17(3): 56-62, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
The safety of laparoscopic myomectomy has been questioned especially in the case of intramural fibroids.Objectives:
To assess the safety of a laparoscopic myomectomy for intramural fibroids and study the subsequent effect on fertility Methods and Settings A retrospective study of a tertiary endoscopic centre specialising in laparoscopic myomectomy.Results:
87 Patients were studied and there were no major complications. The conversion rate from laparoscopy to laparotomy was 3/87 (3.4) due to multiple fibroids. There was one case of uterine perforation during hysteroscopy. The overall pregnancy rate was 29/64 (45) with a spontaneous pregnancy rate of 18/29 (62).Conclusions:
Laparoscopic myomectomy can be regarded as a safe alternative to abdominal myomectomy in the hands of the experienced surgeon resulting in good subsequent pregnancy rates
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Assunto principal:
Segurança
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Feminino
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Estudos Retrospectivos
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Laparoscopia
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Infertilidade
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Leiomioma
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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En
Revista:
S. Afr. j. obstet. gynaecol
Ano de publicação:
2011
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