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Successful myomectomy during pregnancy.

D E Lolis1, S N Kalantaridou, G Makrydimas

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Ioannina, Medical School of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.

Human Reproduction (Oxford, England)
|July 23, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Surgical removal of uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) during pregnancy is safe and effective for carefully selected patients. This myomectomy procedure can lead to successful term pregnancies, even when fibroids cause complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Surgical Innovation

Background:

  • Uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) are common during pregnancy.
  • While often asymptomatic, fibroids can complicate pregnancy, necessitating intervention.
  • This study evaluates pregnancy outcomes following myomectomy during gestation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of myomectomy during pregnancy.
  • To determine pregnancy outcomes in women who underwent surgical fibroid removal during gestation.
  • To provide data for managing symptomatic uterine fibroids in pregnant patients.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective cohort study of 13 women undergoing myomectomy during pregnancy (1994-2001).
  • Surgical intervention was based on fibroid characteristics and symptom severity.

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  • Inclusion criteria focused on carefully selected patients requiring surgical management.

    • Main Results:

    • The incidence of sonographically identified uterine fibroids in pregnancy was 3.9%.
    • Only 2.1% of pregnant women with fibroids required surgical intervention due to complications like pain.
    • Successful myomectomy was performed in 92% of cases, with pregnancies progressing to term.

    Conclusions:

    • Myomectomy during pregnancy can be successfully performed in carefully selected cases.
    • These findings offer reassurance for pregnant women diagnosed with uterine fibroids.
    • Surgical management of uterine leiomyoma during pregnancy is a viable option for specific patient groups.