Safty and Usefulness of Abdominal Myomectomy.
- Author:
Hyung Tae KIM
1
;
Sung Hwan PARK
;
Hoon Ryang PARK
;
Hong Joon JANG
;
Chul KIM
;
Joo Woen KIM
;
Nam Gyu HYUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dong-Eui Medical Center, Pusan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Abdominal myomectomy;
fibroids
- MeSH:
Blood Transfusion;
Female;
Fertility;
Gynecology;
Hemorrhage;
Humans;
Intraoperative Complications;
Leiomyoma;
Obstetrics;
Retrospective Studies;
Wound Infection
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2003;46(1):132-137
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To report a safe and minimal bleeding procedure of abdominal myomectomy and to assess perioperative morbidity associated with this procedure. METHODS: From January 1998 to April 2000, We Studies 33 gynecologic patients undergoing abdominal myomectomy at department of obstetrics and gynecology, Choon-Hae Hospital, retrospectively. Particular attention was given to intraoperative estimated blood loss, blood transfusion requirement and the febrile morbidity rate. RESULTS: Myomectomy was performed successfully in all patients for whom it was scheduled. Mean intraoperative estimated blood loss was 211.5+/-91.3 mL. Four cases (12%) had an estimated blood loss greater than 400 mL. Preoperative, intraoperative or postoperative transfusion occurred in 6 cases (18%). There were no other intraoperative complications. Febrile morbidity occurred in 6 (18%) cases. Two cases (6%) experienced wound infection. CONCLUSION: We conclude that this procedure is safe and appropriate alternative for most women who want to preserve or enhance fertility potential.
