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Myomectomy during cesarean section: a safe procedure?

D Hassiakos1, P Christopoulos, N Vitoratos

  • 1Second Department of Obstetrics and Gynicology, Medical School, University of Athens, Aretaieion Hospital, Athens, Greece.

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
|February 20, 2007
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Simultaneous myomectomy during cesarean section is safe and effective for removing uterine fibroids. This procedure, combining myomectomy with cesarean delivery, showed comparable outcomes to cesarean alone.

Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Innovation
  • Reproductive Health

Background:

  • Uterine myomas (fibroids) are common in pregnant women.
  • Patients frequently request simultaneous myoma removal during cesarean delivery.
  • The safety and efficacy of this combined procedure require evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the safety and efficacy of performing myomectomy concurrently with cesarean section.
  • To compare outcomes of combined cesarean myomectomy versus isolated cesarean section in women with uterine fibroids.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective study of 47 pregnant women undergoing cesarean myomectomy from 1995-2004.
  • Comparison with 94 women who had cesarean section without myomectomy.
  • Evaluation of intraoperative/postoperative complications, blood loss, and hospitalization length.

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Main Results:

  • Myomectomy added an average of 15 minutes to cesarean operative time.
  • No hysterectomies were performed; no puerperium complications occurred.
  • Hemoglobin changes were significant but similar between groups; no blood transfusions were needed. Hospitalization was comparable.

Conclusions:

  • Myomectomy during cesarean section is generally recommended.
  • Risks are similar to isolated cesarean section, depending on fibroid size and location.
  • This approach offers a viable option for managing coexisting uterine fibroids and pregnancy.