Peri- and postoperative outcomes in patients with endometriosis undergoing hysterectomy.

Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol

Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet, Sweden; Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Södersjukhuset, Stockholm, Sweden. Electronic address:

Published: May 2022

Objectives: To assess whether hysterectomy in patients with endometriosis is associated with higher proportion of complications compared with patients without, and whether route of hysterectomy affects this outcome.

Study Design: This is a population-based retrospective cohort study. Data were prospectively obtained from three National Swedish Registers. Patients undergoing a benign hysterectomy between 2015 and 2017 in Sweden were included in the study and were grouped according to a histology-proven diagnosis of endometriosis. Different hysterectomy modes were compared in patients with endometriosis. Perioperative data and postoperative complications up to 1 year after surgery were collected and measured.

Results: In all, 8,747 patients underwent a benign hysterectomy, and 1,166 patients with endometriosis was compared with 7,581 patients without. Patients with endometriosis had higher proportion of complications (adjusted Odds ratio aOR 1.2, 95% CI 1.0-1.4), were more often converted to abdominal hysterectomy (aOR 1.7, 95% CI 1.1-2.6), had higher estimated blood loss (EBL) (200-500 ml; aOR 1.8, 95% CI 1.4-2.3, >500 ml; aOR 3.1, 95% CI 2.2-4.4) and a longer operative time (1-2 h; aOR 2.1, 95% CI 1.4-3.2, >2 h; aOR 4.3, 95% CI 2.7-6.6) than endometriosis-free patients. The conversion rate was 13.8 times higher in total laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) compared with robotic-assisted laparoscopic hysterectomy (RATLH) (aOR 13.8, 95% CI 3.6-52.4).

Conclusion: Higher conversion rate, higher EBL and higher frequency of complications were seen in patients with endometriosis. RATLH was associated with lower conversion rate compared to TLH.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ejogrb.2022.02.180DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

patients endometriosis
24
aor 95%
24
conversion rate
12
patients
11
hysterectomy
9
higher proportion
8
proportion complications
8
compared patients
8
benign hysterectomy
8
laparoscopic hysterectomy
8

Similar Publications

Advances in the diagnosis and management of endometriosis: A comprehensive review.

Pathol Res Pract

January 2025

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education, Chengdu, China. Electronic address:

Endometriosis is a prevalent gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, leading to chronic pelvic pain and infertility. This review aims to shed light on the latest advancements in diagnosing and managing endometriosis. It offers insight into the condition's pathogenesis, clinical symptoms, diagnostic techniques, and available treatment approaches.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea is a painful symptom associated with uterine contractions and menstrual bleeding and is treated by administering analgesic drugs. Since progesterone receptors (PRs) have a major role in regulating uterine tissues (myometrium and endometrium) oral contraceptives are used off-label for treating primary or secondary dysmenorrhea. The development of selective progesterone receptor modulators (SPRMs) a class of synthetic steroids with agonistic, antagonistic, or mixed effects in targeting PRs in different tissues stimulated their possible clinical use for treating secondary dysmenorrhea related to uterine diseases (endometriosis, adenomyosis, uterine fibroids).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

First use of cord blood platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus: a preliminary study towards a randomized controlled trial.

Blood Transfus

December 2024

Department of Transfusion Medicine and Hematology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda - Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico Milano, Milan, Italy.

Background: Although topical corticosteroids (TCS) represent first-line treatment for vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) and as such should be prescribed to all women at time of diagnosis, approximately 30% of patients do not experience complete symptom resolution following such treatment. TCS may not effectively improve vulvar trophism and elasticity, both of which are crucial for sexual function. Owing to its regenerative and healing properties, cord blood platelet-rich plasma (CB-PRP) may represent an efficacious supplementary therapy, to be administered following first line treatment with TCS.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Objective: To build consensus on most important symptoms and related consequences for use in questionnaires to characterise individuals with suspected and confirmed endometriosis in the general population.

Design: A questionnaire of 107 symptoms and related consequences of endometriosis was collaboratively developed by patients, medical doctors and researchers and further assessed in a two-round e-Delphi study. Participants assessed the relevance of the symptoms, and a priori it was decided that 70% was the threshold for inclusion of a symptom.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, affecting women of reproductive age. It is linked with debilitating pain, infertility, and a notable impact on the patient's quality of life. This review aims to highlight the effectiveness of hormonal therapy, surgical procedures, and complementary therapies in managing endometriosis-related pain, providing a comprehensive overview of current treatment options and their implications for clinical practice.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!