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Surgical Techniques to Optimize Ovarian Reserve during Laparoscopic Cystectomy for Ovarian Endometrioma
Published on: January 22, 2022
Transcervical endometrial resection
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, B Floor, Clinical Sciences Building, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia.
Study Objectives:
To determine the safety and efficacy of endometrial resection, and to provide an indicator of the operative problems and treatment outcomes.
Design:
Prospective study.
Setting:
Academic practice tertiary care setting.
Patients:
One hundred twenty-six consecutive women undergoing endometrial resection because of menorrhagia, who wished to retain their uterus.
Intervention:
Hysteroscopic endometrial resection performed as a day procedure.
Measurements And Main Results:
In 126 women, 2 cases of uterine perforation were readily identified on the operating monitor screen; they had no serious sequelae. Three patients had heavy uterine bleeding, which was controlled by intrauterine tamponade. No women had other serious complications.
Conclusion:
Hysteroscopic endometrial resection is a safe, successful, and cost-effective treatment of menorrhagia.
