Patient Preferences Regarding Surgical Treatment Methods for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (11) ◽  
pp. S129-S130
Author(s):  
O. Babalola ◽  
R. Sangha ◽  
J. Roberts ◽  
V. Price
2020 ◽  
Vol 148 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 236-241
Author(s):  
Andrea Tinelli ◽  
Radmila Sparic

Uterine fibroids affect almost one in two patients, causing many pelvic problems and requiring pharmacologic and surgical treatment. For many years, the importance of the fibroid was emphasized as uterine pathology, without focusing on the complex myometrial biology peripheral to fibroid. Moreover, the traditional surgical technique in fibroid removal has not been investigated for years. In recent years, on the contrary, morphological, neuroendocrine and anatomical studies have demonstrated the importance of a biological and surgical structure surrounding myoma, rich in neurotransmitters and neurofibres, the myoma pseudocapsule. This structure is formed in the womb peripheral to fibroid onset, it separates the fibroid from the myometrium and acts as a tissue regenerator after the removal of the fibroid from the uterus. The translation of scientific research on pseudocapsules into surgical practice has allowed us to identify new techniques of myomectomy, removing the myoma inside the pseudocapsule and promoting the pseudocapsules sparing surgery. All this to favor the subsequent biological process of uterine scarring and healing, by activating the neurotransmitters and neurofibres present in the myometrial fovea. The correct healing after fibroid removal restores the uterine anatomy, with a positive impact on subsequent reproductive function, reducing problems related to the muscle scar.


2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. De Vos ◽  
M. Leunen ◽  
C. Fontaine ◽  
Ph. De Sutter

Background. The preferred treatment method of most hydatidiform moles is suction aspiration. In rare circumstances uterine abnormalities may preclude surgical treatment.Case. We report a case of complete molar pregnancy successfully treated with methotrexate followed by EMA/CO. A 38-year-old woman with a complete hydatidiform mole and multiple uterine fibroids underwent a failed attempt at suction aspiration. Following treatment with methotrexate, a nonmetastatic persistent trophoblastic tumour developed. Six cycles of EMA/CO led to complete remission.Conclusion. We propose that primary treatment of molar pregnancies with chemotherapy is a useful treatment option in cases where uterine abnormalities interfere with suction aspiration.


2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liselotte Mettler ◽  
Thoralf Schollmeyer ◽  
Andrea Tinelli ◽  
Antonio Malvasi ◽  
Ibrahim Alkatout

A critical analysis of the surgical treatment of fibroids compares all available techniques of myomectomy. Different statistical analyses reveal the advantages of the laparoscopic and hysteroscopic approach. Complications can arise from the location of the fibroids. They range from intermittent bleedings to continuous bleedings over several weeks, from single pain episodes to severe pain, from dysuria and constipation to chronic bladder and bowel spasms. Very seldom does peritonitis occur. Infertility may result from continuous metro and menorrhagia. The difficulty of the laparoscopic and hysteroscopic myomectomy lies in achieving satisfactory haemostasis using the appropriate sutures. The hysteroscopic myomectomy requires an operative hysteroscope and a well-experienced gynaecologic surgeon.


2015 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
José Carlos Souza Vilela ◽  
Ronaldo Percopi de Andrade ◽  
Lucas Braga Jacques Gonçalves ◽  
Thalles Leandro Abreu Machado ◽  
Mario Roberto Chaves Correa Filho ◽  
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