Safe techniques in surgery for hysteroscopic myomectomy

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2005 Jun;31(3):216-23. doi: 10.1111/j.1447-0756.2005.00274.x.

Abstract

Hysteroscopic myomectomy is regarded as the best treatment for patients with submucous myomata. However, this procedure has a number of associated complications, including uterine perforation, cervical laceration, hyponatremia and hemorrhage, especially in cases of sessile submucous myomata. To avoid these problems, it is important to make well-advised preparations and manipulations both pre- and intraoperatively. The main surgical considerations for safe hysteroscopic myomectomy are shortening the operating time and avoiding cutting too deeply into the myometrium. With these requirements in mind, a combination of techniques using vaporization and a powerful oxytocic agent, such as prostaglandin F-2alpha, appears to be the safest method of carrying out hysteroresectoscopy for unpedunculated sessile submucous myomata.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hysteroscopy / adverse effects
  • Hysteroscopy / methods*
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*