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Surgical Techniques to Optimize Ovarian Reserve during Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Ovarian Endometrioma
Published on: January 22, 2022
[Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy in Müllerian duct malformations: usefulness and reproductive results]
M Martínez Reveles1, C G Salazar López-Ortíz, F Gaviño Gaviño
1Departamento de Reproducción Asistida, Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, D.F.
Abstract:
Determine the type and the possibility of corrective surgery, reproductive results of infertility patients with Müllerian malformations. The clinic and the laparoscopic and hysteroscopic evaluation were performed to 40 patients with Müllerian anomalies and infertility history analyzing the reproductive results. The uterine septum was present in 23/40 patients (57.5%), bicornual uterus in 6/40 (15%), didelfus uterus 5/40 (12.5%), arcuate uterus 4/40 (10%), unicorn uterus 2/40 (5%). After septum resection we had 13 pregnancies (56.5%). 2 abortions, 4 already delivered and 7 continue normal evolution with on twin case. Strassman metroplasty by laparotomy was performed in 4 cases of bicornual uterus achieving pregnancy in two cases. In one didelfus uterus, a salpingoclasy of the smaller horn was done as an alternative. Of the arcuated uterus, the small septum was removed. Of the unicorn uterus, one pregnancy was lost in the first trimester and the other one reach the term date. Our data show that the endoscopic procedures can perform the correct diagnosis of the Müllerian anomalies and of course the best surgical treatment improving the fertility rates.

