This study assessed outcomes of minimally invasive myomectomy (MIS) in 221 women with large or numerous uterine fibroids. Complications occurred in 23 patients (10.4%), most commonly hemorrhage over 1000mL (8.6%) or blood transfusion (4.1%). A dominant fibroid diameter of 12cm or more and uterine volume of 750cm3 or more increased odds of complications. A diameter of 10cm and volume of 600cm3 predicted complications with 79% sensitivity and specificity. MIS myomectomy can be performed safely in women with large fibroid burden, though risk increases with larger dominant fibroid size and uterine volume.
This study evaluated the experiences and outcomes of 150 patients who underwent single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) between 2009-2011. Two different techniques were used for the single incision procedure. The median operative time was 29 minutes. Patients were discharged after a median hospital stay of 1.33 days. Five patients developed superficial wound infections. Port site hernias developed in 5 patients within 6 months of surgery. No other major complications occurred. The study concluded that SILC is a safe procedure that can be performed successfully with conventional laparoscopic instruments and may provide advantages of reduced postoperative pain and improved cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Retrospective Analysis of Intra Operative Blood Loss in Pelvic Oncological Su...Premier Publishers
To study intraoperative blood loss and analyse average blood loss and number of transfusions in patients who underwent pelvic oncological surgeries in this oncology centre in South India from January 2012 – December 2018. A retrospective analysis of medical records of 257 patients who had undergone pelvic oncological surgeries in our institute from January 2012 and December 2018 was done and information regarding blood loss and transfusions was analysed with student’s T test. Out of 257 patients, 72 underwent pelvic exenteration of which 18 were operated for primary and 54 were operated for recurrences, 105 underwent Wertheim’s hysterectomy, 19 patients underwent APR, 8 underwent LAR, 5 underwent AR, 36 underwent surgical staging 8 underwent Cystectomy and 4 underwent sacrectomy. In our analysis we found that laparoscopic surgeries had less blood loss (average 354 ml) compared to open surgeries (average 811 ml) and upfront surgeries (531 ml) had less blood loss compared to surgeries done post chemoradiotherapy (668 ml) resulting in less number of transfusions, transfusion reactions, infections and early recovery in laparoscopic and upfront surgeries. Laparoscopic surgery in pelvic oncological surgeries has become a benefit to surgeons because of less intraoperative blood loss, reduced hospital stay and better outcomes. Though laparoscopic surgeries require a learning curve, extensive anatomical knowledge about the procedure during open surgeries made learning curve less steep. Blood loss in upfront cases is less than that of post chemoradiotherapy cases leading to less infection rates, better recovery and with increase in duration of surgery, blood loss is more.
Free nipple grafting is proposed as an alternative for patients ineligible for nipple-sparing mastectomy due to anatomical limitations. A retrospective review was conducted of 36 breasts that underwent nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using free nipple grafting. Average graft take was 93.6% with no complete graft losses. Four nipples lost all projection and 4 experienced hypopigmentation requiring tattooing. For patients ineligible for nipple-sparing mastectomy due to anatomical factors, free nipple grafting in a single stage is an option with acceptable complication rates similar to free nipple grafting in reduction mammaplasties.
This meta-analysis compared onlay and sublay mesh repair techniques for open ventral incisional hernias using data from 7 randomized controlled trials involving 954 patients. The analysis found that sublay mesh repair resulted in significantly fewer wound infections and seromas compared to onlay repair, but no significant difference in hematomas. Regarding hernia recurrence, there was no statistical difference between the techniques, but heterogeneity was high and meta-regression showed sublay repair was superior in reducing recurrence. Overall, the meta-analysis indicates sublay mesh repair provides better outcomes than onlay repair for open ventral incisional hernias.
Impact of dead space closure and lymph vessel ligation during MRM on Post-ope...Dr./ Ihab Samy
Hany F. Habashy MD.a , Ihab S. Fayek MD b , Mohamed I.Abd el aziz MD a
a:Department of Surgery-Fayoum University Hospital-El Fayoum , Egypt.
b:Department of Surgical Oncology –National Cancer Institute – Cairo University ,Egypt.
Kasr el-aini journal of surgery Volume 14, No.2, May 2013
Cancer of Oral Cavity Abutting the Mandible; Predictors of Loco-regional Fail...Dr./ Ihab Samy
TAREK K. SABER, M.D.; HESHAM A. HUSSEIN, M.D.; ALI H. MEBEED, M.D.;
HESHAM I. EL SEBAI, M.D.; IHAB SAMI, M.D. and IMAN G. FARAHAT, M.D.*
The Departments of Surgical Oncology and Pathology*, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University.
Journal of the Egyptian Nat. Cancer Inst., Vol. 21, No. 3, September: 219-227, 2009
Comparison between mesh hernioplasty and simple sutureAlexander Decker
This document compares mesh hernioplasty and simple suture repair for treating paraumbilical hernias. A study of 215 patients found that the mesh hernioplasty group had a lower recurrence rate of 2.27% compared to 10.71% for the simple suture repair group. The mesh group also had fewer postoperative complications like hematomas and seromas. However, the infection rate was higher in the mesh group at 12% compared to 10% for simple suture repair. While mesh hernioplasty gave better clinical outcomes, it was more expensive than simple suture technique.
- Dr. v.veeranath reddy presented on a study comparing outcomes of stapled vs handsewn anastomoses for lower gastrointestinal malignancies.
- 60 patients underwent either stapled (30 patients) or handsewn (30 patients) anastomoses. Mean operating time was shorter for stapled anastomoses.
- Patients who received stapled anastomoses resumed oral feeding 1 day earlier on average. There was no significant difference in hospital stay, infection rates, or leak rates between the two groups. The study concluded stapling devices can reduce operating time and allow for earlier feeding, but do not impact other outcomes compared to handsewn anastomoses.
This study evaluated the experiences and outcomes of 150 patients who underwent single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) between 2009-2011. Two different techniques were used for the single incision procedure. The median operative time was 29 minutes. Patients were discharged after a median hospital stay of 1.33 days. Five patients developed superficial wound infections. Port site hernias developed in 5 patients within 6 months of surgery. No other major complications occurred. The study concluded that SILC is a safe procedure that can be performed successfully with conventional laparoscopic instruments and may provide advantages of reduced postoperative pain and improved cosmetic outcomes compared to traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Retrospective Analysis of Intra Operative Blood Loss in Pelvic Oncological Su...Premier Publishers
To study intraoperative blood loss and analyse average blood loss and number of transfusions in patients who underwent pelvic oncological surgeries in this oncology centre in South India from January 2012 – December 2018. A retrospective analysis of medical records of 257 patients who had undergone pelvic oncological surgeries in our institute from January 2012 and December 2018 was done and information regarding blood loss and transfusions was analysed with student’s T test. Out of 257 patients, 72 underwent pelvic exenteration of which 18 were operated for primary and 54 were operated for recurrences, 105 underwent Wertheim’s hysterectomy, 19 patients underwent APR, 8 underwent LAR, 5 underwent AR, 36 underwent surgical staging 8 underwent Cystectomy and 4 underwent sacrectomy. In our analysis we found that laparoscopic surgeries had less blood loss (average 354 ml) compared to open surgeries (average 811 ml) and upfront surgeries (531 ml) had less blood loss compared to surgeries done post chemoradiotherapy (668 ml) resulting in less number of transfusions, transfusion reactions, infections and early recovery in laparoscopic and upfront surgeries. Laparoscopic surgery in pelvic oncological surgeries has become a benefit to surgeons because of less intraoperative blood loss, reduced hospital stay and better outcomes. Though laparoscopic surgeries require a learning curve, extensive anatomical knowledge about the procedure during open surgeries made learning curve less steep. Blood loss in upfront cases is less than that of post chemoradiotherapy cases leading to less infection rates, better recovery and with increase in duration of surgery, blood loss is more.
Free nipple grafting is proposed as an alternative for patients ineligible for nipple-sparing mastectomy due to anatomical limitations. A retrospective review was conducted of 36 breasts that underwent nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using free nipple grafting. Average graft take was 93.6% with no complete graft losses. Four nipples lost all projection and 4 experienced hypopigmentation requiring tattooing. For patients ineligible for nipple-sparing mastectomy due to anatomical factors, free nipple grafting in a single stage is an option with acceptable complication rates similar to free nipple grafting in reduction mammaplasties.
This meta-analysis compared onlay and sublay mesh repair techniques for open ventral incisional hernias using data from 7 randomized controlled trials involving 954 patients. The analysis found that sublay mesh repair resulted in significantly fewer wound infections and seromas compared to onlay repair, but no significant difference in hematomas. Regarding hernia recurrence, there was no statistical difference between the techniques, but heterogeneity was high and meta-regression showed sublay repair was superior in reducing recurrence. Overall, the meta-analysis indicates sublay mesh repair provides better outcomes than onlay repair for open ventral incisional hernias.
Impact of dead space closure and lymph vessel ligation during MRM on Post-ope...Dr./ Ihab Samy
Hany F. Habashy MD.a , Ihab S. Fayek MD b , Mohamed I.Abd el aziz MD a
a:Department of Surgery-Fayoum University Hospital-El Fayoum , Egypt.
b:Department of Surgical Oncology –National Cancer Institute – Cairo University ,Egypt.
Kasr el-aini journal of surgery Volume 14, No.2, May 2013
Cancer of Oral Cavity Abutting the Mandible; Predictors of Loco-regional Fail...Dr./ Ihab Samy
TAREK K. SABER, M.D.; HESHAM A. HUSSEIN, M.D.; ALI H. MEBEED, M.D.;
HESHAM I. EL SEBAI, M.D.; IHAB SAMI, M.D. and IMAN G. FARAHAT, M.D.*
The Departments of Surgical Oncology and Pathology*, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University.
Journal of the Egyptian Nat. Cancer Inst., Vol. 21, No. 3, September: 219-227, 2009
Comparison between mesh hernioplasty and simple sutureAlexander Decker
This document compares mesh hernioplasty and simple suture repair for treating paraumbilical hernias. A study of 215 patients found that the mesh hernioplasty group had a lower recurrence rate of 2.27% compared to 10.71% for the simple suture repair group. The mesh group also had fewer postoperative complications like hematomas and seromas. However, the infection rate was higher in the mesh group at 12% compared to 10% for simple suture repair. While mesh hernioplasty gave better clinical outcomes, it was more expensive than simple suture technique.
- Dr. v.veeranath reddy presented on a study comparing outcomes of stapled vs handsewn anastomoses for lower gastrointestinal malignancies.
- 60 patients underwent either stapled (30 patients) or handsewn (30 patients) anastomoses. Mean operating time was shorter for stapled anastomoses.
- Patients who received stapled anastomoses resumed oral feeding 1 day earlier on average. There was no significant difference in hospital stay, infection rates, or leak rates between the two groups. The study concluded stapling devices can reduce operating time and allow for earlier feeding, but do not impact other outcomes compared to handsewn anastomoses.
Background: Transanal total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME) combined with traditional laparoscopy might be a promising alternative for locally advanced mid-low rectal cancer. However, some potential complications were recorded and should be evaluated further. The aim of this prospective study was assessment the results of TaTME combined with traditional laparoscopy in treatment of locally advanced mid-low rectal cancer of a single institution.Methods: Prospective study of patients with mid-low locally advanced rectal cancer who were undergone rectal resection with TaTME technique.
Recurrent rectal cancer is common even after treatment by experts. It can recur locally in up to 10% of patients after primary cancer resection. Management of recurrence aims to improve quality of life through symptom control, prolong survival, and provide a cure when possible with minimal morbidity. Radical resection of the recurrent tumor is crucial for long-term cure, but only 20-30% of patients with recurrent rectal cancer will have a potentially curative operation due to the need for an R0 resection. Five-year cancer-specific survival is 44% for patients who have a complete R0 resection but only 26% and 10% for R1 and R2 resections, respectively. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation
Outpatient surgery benefits patients and surgeons alike, as it is convenient, safe and cost-effective. We sought to assess the safety and feasibility of daycare thyroid surgery in a stand-alone Daycare Surgery Center in South India.
This study compared clinical examination to examination under anesthesia (EUA) for staging locally advanced cervical cancer in 62 patients. There was significant variation between the two methods. Upstaging occurred in 14 patients and downstaging in 12 patients after EUA. Staging changed in 26 patients overall. Parametrial assessment showed the highest discordance. EUA is recommended for staging, especially for parametrial assessment, as it reduces bias and variability compared to clinical examination alone. The authors conclude that EUA or other objective staging methods should be considered mandatory for accurate staging of locally advanced cervical cancer in India given its high prevalence.
This survey of Ontario general surgeons found that while most rated breast cosmesis as important, only around half reported using oncoplastic techniques for breast-conserving surgery. Surgeons who performed over 50% breast surgery were more likely to use oncoplastic techniques and involve plastic surgeons. For surgeons not using oncoplastic techniques, lack of training and access to plastic surgeons were significant barriers. For those using techniques, lack of appropriate billing codes was a limiting factor. Adopting oncoplastic techniques may improve cosmetic outcomes for breast cancer patients undergoing conservation surgery.
This document describes a surgical procedure performed on a 17-year-old male patient who had previously undergone aortic valve replacement as a child and had since developed patient-prosthesis mismatch. The surgical team performed a Konno-Rastan procedure to enlarge the anterior aortic root as well as a Manougian technique to enlarge the posterior aortic root. A mechanical aortic valve was then implanted. The patient recovered well post-operatively with no significant transaortic gradient. Aortic root enlargement procedures can help address patient-prosthesis mismatch, especially in growing pediatric patients.
This research article evaluated the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic D3 lymphadenectomy combined with pelvic autonomic nerve preservation for treating rectal cancer. 211 patients underwent either laparoscopic (131 patients) or open (80 patients) surgery. Results showed that both surgeries were successfully completed with no differences in lymph nodes removed or post-op complications. The laparoscopic group had shorter time to pass gas, get out of bed, and hospital stay. No differences were found in recurrence, mortality, or urinary/sexual dysfunction between groups. The study concludes that laparoscopic D3 lymphadenectomy combined with nerve preservation is a feasible and safe treatment for rectal cancer.
This study evaluated the safety and short-term efficacy of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision (CME) compared to open CME for the treatment of right hemicolon cancer. The study retrospectively reviewed 88 patients - 40 who underwent laparoscopic CME and 48 who underwent open CME. The laparoscopic CME group had a longer operating time but shorter time to first flatus and time to get out of bed compared to the open CME group. There were no significant differences in the number of harvested lymph nodes, hospital stay length, or postoperative complications between the two groups. The study concluded that laparoscopic CME is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgery for right hemicolon cancer.
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the Jetstream Pathway device for treating femoropopliteal arterial lesions. 86 patients underwent atherectomy with this device between 2008-2009. The target lesion revascularization rate was 15% within 6 months. Reintervention was most common in the first 3 months and for TASC II type B lesions, with balloon angioplasty used in nearly half of reintervention cases. The Jetstream Pathway showed advantages for femoropopliteal atherectomy with low stent use and reinterventions often managed through endovascular techniques. Long-term follow up is still needed to assess durability.
Robot-assisted versus open radical hysterectomy: A multi-institutional experi...flasco_org
This study compared outcomes of 491 early-stage cervical cancer patients who underwent either robot-assisted radical hysterectomy (RRH, n=259) or open radical hysterectomy (ORH, n=232) across three institutions. The study found that patients who received RRH had significantly less estimated blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and fewer intra-operative complications compared to ORH patients. Disease recurrence and survival rates were similar between the two groups. Overall, RRH resulted in improved clinical outcomes for early-stage cervical cancer patients compared to ORH.
This document presents a case report of a 42-year-old male patient with an atypical choroid plexus papilloma located in the foramen magnum. The patient presented with dizziness, hearing loss, and gait disturbance. Imaging showed a large mass in the foramen magnum that was partially removed via suboccipital craniotomy. Histological examination found the tumor to be a grade II atypical choroid plexus papilloma. The patient developed post-operative meningitis but otherwise recovered well. The report reviews other cases of atypical choroid plexus papillomas in the posterior fossa and discusses treatment approaches.
This multicenter study analyzed 111 elderly patients (age 80-89) who underwent radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. The complication rate was high, with 50.4% experiencing early complications and 32% late complications. The perioperative mortality rate was 7.2% and 27.2% of patients were readmitted to the hospital. Tumor progression-free survival at 12 months was lower for patients with ≥pT3 disease (36%) compared to ≤pT1 disease (83.9%). Radical cystectomy in elderly patients carries significant risks given high complication rates, mortality, and readmission rates. Careful patient selection is important to minimize risks and balance benefits against life expectancy.
This research article studied preoperative predictive factors of occult and frank intrabiliary rupture of liver hydatid cysts. The study reviewed 56 patients with 82 liver hydatid cysts who underwent surgery. Cysts were divided into three groups: no rupture, occult rupture with bile in cyst but no passage into bile duct, and frank rupture with passage into bile duct. Multivariate analysis identified jaundice, cyst size >6.5cm, and symptoms >45 days as predictors of frank rupture. Predictors of occult rupture included cyst size >6.5cm, ≥3 recurrences, type II/III cyst, leukocytosis >9,000/mm3, and eosinophilia >5.5
This study examined the effect of postoperative morbidity on long-term survival for patients who underwent hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer. The study analyzed patients from 1991-2002 who underwent hepatic resection and classified their postoperative complications. The results demonstrated that postoperative morbidity had a negative impact on long-term outcomes, particularly for patients with lower risk disease. The conclusion is that efforts to refine surgical technique and postoperative management to avoid complications can improve long-term oncological outcomes.
This study compared two methods for closing the sternum in high-risk cardiac surgery patients - a steel wire-titanium hooks combination vs a steel wire-titanium plates and screws combination. 67 patients were randomly assigned to one of the two closure methods. No cases of sternal dehiscence or mediastinitis occurred with either method. Post-operative outcomes like bleeding, ventilation time, and intensive care stay were similar between the groups. The study concluded that the choice of sternum closure technique in high-risk patients should be based on individual patient characteristics and surgeon experience, and both techniques appeared equally effective.
This study investigated the impact of age on the patency of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) used for hemodialysis in 442 patients over 7 years. Patients were divided into two groups: those under 40 years old (Group I, n=201) and those over 40 (Group II, n=241). Primary patency rates, defined as the time until any intervention to maintain or reestablish patency or until thrombosis, were found to be lower in patients over 40. The study concludes that more care should be taken when creating AVFs and increased follow-up is needed for older patients, as primary patency rates decrease with age over 40.
1) Multiple infection prevention measures were used in 54 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery, including preoperative skin washing and bathing, intraoperative use of sterile drapes and instruments soaked in vancomycin solution, and postoperative rehabilitation.
2) No postoperative infections occurred in any patients over 6-18 months of follow-up. Knee function scores improved significantly from pre-operation levels.
3) The study suggests that using multiple prevention measures can successfully prevent infections after ACL reconstruction surgery and allow for good postoperative recovery of knee function.
This study investigated the clinical efficacy and safety of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic bronchial sleeve lobectomy (BSL) in 5 patients with central lung cancer. The results found that the BSL procedure was successfully completed in all 5 patients without severe complications. Key findings included an average operation time of 254 minutes, average blood loss of 116 ml, average hospital stay of 9.2 days, and no postoperative recurrence or metastasis during follow-up periods ranging from 3-19 months. The study concluded that uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic BSL is a safe and minimally invasive treatment for central lung cancer.
Vaginal cuff closure in laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) was compared between polyglactin 910 suture and unidirectional barbed suture. In a study of 68 patients, vaginal cuff complications, postoperative vaginal bleeding, long term complications, and closure duration were estimated. Patients were divided into two groups - Group 1 used polyglactin 910 suture (n=44) and Group 2 used unidirectional barbed suture (n=24). Postoperative vaginal bleeding occurred in 32.5% of Group 1 and 18.8% of Group 2, showing a significant reduction with barbed suture. No other short or long term complications showed a significant difference between
This document reports a case study of a 64-year-old female patient who developed late onset tracheal stenosis after receiving an 125Iodine seed esophageal stent to treat advanced esophageal carcinoma. The patient experienced progressive stenosis of the lower trachea at 6, 26, and 47 days post-operatively. The causes of stenosis are believed to include direct pressure from the stent, tumor proliferation, pressure from the aortic arch, and complications from other therapies such as radiation treatment. Due to its short clinical use, 125Iodine seed stents may present some fatal complications, and more study is needed on their long-term efficacy.
En este artículo se realiza una aproximación a los archivos de empresas, definiéndolos, estableciendo su
tipología y analizando sus rasgos distintivos. Igualmente se describe la realidad de estos centros en
Europa y en España, dando a conocer los principales archivos empresariales y los documentos que ellos
custodian.
Este artículo es un extracto de la ponencia presentada en las Jornadas sobre los archivos del mundo del
trabajo, celebradas en Sevilla entre los días 11 y 12 de noviembre de 2008.
Este documento trata sobre la gestión del talento humano y el desarrollo del capital humano. Explica que el talento humano es un factor clave para el éxito de las organizaciones y debe ser desarrollado a través de la capacitación y gestión por competencias. También discute la importancia de realizar un análisis de puestos para seleccionar efectivamente a los candidatos ideales y maximizar su rendimiento laboral. Finalmente, enfatiza que los administradores del talento humano deben promover la creatividad, innovación y aprend
Background: Transanal total Mesorectal Excision (TaTME) combined with traditional laparoscopy might be a promising alternative for locally advanced mid-low rectal cancer. However, some potential complications were recorded and should be evaluated further. The aim of this prospective study was assessment the results of TaTME combined with traditional laparoscopy in treatment of locally advanced mid-low rectal cancer of a single institution.Methods: Prospective study of patients with mid-low locally advanced rectal cancer who were undergone rectal resection with TaTME technique.
Recurrent rectal cancer is common even after treatment by experts. It can recur locally in up to 10% of patients after primary cancer resection. Management of recurrence aims to improve quality of life through symptom control, prolong survival, and provide a cure when possible with minimal morbidity. Radical resection of the recurrent tumor is crucial for long-term cure, but only 20-30% of patients with recurrent rectal cancer will have a potentially curative operation due to the need for an R0 resection. Five-year cancer-specific survival is 44% for patients who have a complete R0 resection but only 26% and 10% for R1 and R2 resections, respectively. Neoadjuvant chemoradiation
Outpatient surgery benefits patients and surgeons alike, as it is convenient, safe and cost-effective. We sought to assess the safety and feasibility of daycare thyroid surgery in a stand-alone Daycare Surgery Center in South India.
This study compared clinical examination to examination under anesthesia (EUA) for staging locally advanced cervical cancer in 62 patients. There was significant variation between the two methods. Upstaging occurred in 14 patients and downstaging in 12 patients after EUA. Staging changed in 26 patients overall. Parametrial assessment showed the highest discordance. EUA is recommended for staging, especially for parametrial assessment, as it reduces bias and variability compared to clinical examination alone. The authors conclude that EUA or other objective staging methods should be considered mandatory for accurate staging of locally advanced cervical cancer in India given its high prevalence.
This survey of Ontario general surgeons found that while most rated breast cosmesis as important, only around half reported using oncoplastic techniques for breast-conserving surgery. Surgeons who performed over 50% breast surgery were more likely to use oncoplastic techniques and involve plastic surgeons. For surgeons not using oncoplastic techniques, lack of training and access to plastic surgeons were significant barriers. For those using techniques, lack of appropriate billing codes was a limiting factor. Adopting oncoplastic techniques may improve cosmetic outcomes for breast cancer patients undergoing conservation surgery.
This document describes a surgical procedure performed on a 17-year-old male patient who had previously undergone aortic valve replacement as a child and had since developed patient-prosthesis mismatch. The surgical team performed a Konno-Rastan procedure to enlarge the anterior aortic root as well as a Manougian technique to enlarge the posterior aortic root. A mechanical aortic valve was then implanted. The patient recovered well post-operatively with no significant transaortic gradient. Aortic root enlargement procedures can help address patient-prosthesis mismatch, especially in growing pediatric patients.
This research article evaluated the efficacy and safety of laparoscopic D3 lymphadenectomy combined with pelvic autonomic nerve preservation for treating rectal cancer. 211 patients underwent either laparoscopic (131 patients) or open (80 patients) surgery. Results showed that both surgeries were successfully completed with no differences in lymph nodes removed or post-op complications. The laparoscopic group had shorter time to pass gas, get out of bed, and hospital stay. No differences were found in recurrence, mortality, or urinary/sexual dysfunction between groups. The study concludes that laparoscopic D3 lymphadenectomy combined with nerve preservation is a feasible and safe treatment for rectal cancer.
This study evaluated the safety and short-term efficacy of laparoscopic complete mesocolic excision (CME) compared to open CME for the treatment of right hemicolon cancer. The study retrospectively reviewed 88 patients - 40 who underwent laparoscopic CME and 48 who underwent open CME. The laparoscopic CME group had a longer operating time but shorter time to first flatus and time to get out of bed compared to the open CME group. There were no significant differences in the number of harvested lymph nodes, hospital stay length, or postoperative complications between the two groups. The study concluded that laparoscopic CME is a safe and effective minimally invasive surgery for right hemicolon cancer.
This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of the Jetstream Pathway device for treating femoropopliteal arterial lesions. 86 patients underwent atherectomy with this device between 2008-2009. The target lesion revascularization rate was 15% within 6 months. Reintervention was most common in the first 3 months and for TASC II type B lesions, with balloon angioplasty used in nearly half of reintervention cases. The Jetstream Pathway showed advantages for femoropopliteal atherectomy with low stent use and reinterventions often managed through endovascular techniques. Long-term follow up is still needed to assess durability.
Robot-assisted versus open radical hysterectomy: A multi-institutional experi...flasco_org
This study compared outcomes of 491 early-stage cervical cancer patients who underwent either robot-assisted radical hysterectomy (RRH, n=259) or open radical hysterectomy (ORH, n=232) across three institutions. The study found that patients who received RRH had significantly less estimated blood loss, shorter hospital stays, and fewer intra-operative complications compared to ORH patients. Disease recurrence and survival rates were similar between the two groups. Overall, RRH resulted in improved clinical outcomes for early-stage cervical cancer patients compared to ORH.
This document presents a case report of a 42-year-old male patient with an atypical choroid plexus papilloma located in the foramen magnum. The patient presented with dizziness, hearing loss, and gait disturbance. Imaging showed a large mass in the foramen magnum that was partially removed via suboccipital craniotomy. Histological examination found the tumor to be a grade II atypical choroid plexus papilloma. The patient developed post-operative meningitis but otherwise recovered well. The report reviews other cases of atypical choroid plexus papillomas in the posterior fossa and discusses treatment approaches.
This multicenter study analyzed 111 elderly patients (age 80-89) who underwent radical cystectomy for bladder cancer. The complication rate was high, with 50.4% experiencing early complications and 32% late complications. The perioperative mortality rate was 7.2% and 27.2% of patients were readmitted to the hospital. Tumor progression-free survival at 12 months was lower for patients with ≥pT3 disease (36%) compared to ≤pT1 disease (83.9%). Radical cystectomy in elderly patients carries significant risks given high complication rates, mortality, and readmission rates. Careful patient selection is important to minimize risks and balance benefits against life expectancy.
This research article studied preoperative predictive factors of occult and frank intrabiliary rupture of liver hydatid cysts. The study reviewed 56 patients with 82 liver hydatid cysts who underwent surgery. Cysts were divided into three groups: no rupture, occult rupture with bile in cyst but no passage into bile duct, and frank rupture with passage into bile duct. Multivariate analysis identified jaundice, cyst size >6.5cm, and symptoms >45 days as predictors of frank rupture. Predictors of occult rupture included cyst size >6.5cm, ≥3 recurrences, type II/III cyst, leukocytosis >9,000/mm3, and eosinophilia >5.5
This study examined the effect of postoperative morbidity on long-term survival for patients who underwent hepatic resection for metastatic colorectal cancer. The study analyzed patients from 1991-2002 who underwent hepatic resection and classified their postoperative complications. The results demonstrated that postoperative morbidity had a negative impact on long-term outcomes, particularly for patients with lower risk disease. The conclusion is that efforts to refine surgical technique and postoperative management to avoid complications can improve long-term oncological outcomes.
This study compared two methods for closing the sternum in high-risk cardiac surgery patients - a steel wire-titanium hooks combination vs a steel wire-titanium plates and screws combination. 67 patients were randomly assigned to one of the two closure methods. No cases of sternal dehiscence or mediastinitis occurred with either method. Post-operative outcomes like bleeding, ventilation time, and intensive care stay were similar between the groups. The study concluded that the choice of sternum closure technique in high-risk patients should be based on individual patient characteristics and surgeon experience, and both techniques appeared equally effective.
This study investigated the impact of age on the patency of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) used for hemodialysis in 442 patients over 7 years. Patients were divided into two groups: those under 40 years old (Group I, n=201) and those over 40 (Group II, n=241). Primary patency rates, defined as the time until any intervention to maintain or reestablish patency or until thrombosis, were found to be lower in patients over 40. The study concludes that more care should be taken when creating AVFs and increased follow-up is needed for older patients, as primary patency rates decrease with age over 40.
1) Multiple infection prevention measures were used in 54 patients undergoing ACL reconstruction surgery, including preoperative skin washing and bathing, intraoperative use of sterile drapes and instruments soaked in vancomycin solution, and postoperative rehabilitation.
2) No postoperative infections occurred in any patients over 6-18 months of follow-up. Knee function scores improved significantly from pre-operation levels.
3) The study suggests that using multiple prevention measures can successfully prevent infections after ACL reconstruction surgery and allow for good postoperative recovery of knee function.
This study investigated the clinical efficacy and safety of uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic bronchial sleeve lobectomy (BSL) in 5 patients with central lung cancer. The results found that the BSL procedure was successfully completed in all 5 patients without severe complications. Key findings included an average operation time of 254 minutes, average blood loss of 116 ml, average hospital stay of 9.2 days, and no postoperative recurrence or metastasis during follow-up periods ranging from 3-19 months. The study concluded that uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic BSL is a safe and minimally invasive treatment for central lung cancer.
Vaginal cuff closure in laparoscopic hysterectomy (TLH) was compared between polyglactin 910 suture and unidirectional barbed suture. In a study of 68 patients, vaginal cuff complications, postoperative vaginal bleeding, long term complications, and closure duration were estimated. Patients were divided into two groups - Group 1 used polyglactin 910 suture (n=44) and Group 2 used unidirectional barbed suture (n=24). Postoperative vaginal bleeding occurred in 32.5% of Group 1 and 18.8% of Group 2, showing a significant reduction with barbed suture. No other short or long term complications showed a significant difference between
This document reports a case study of a 64-year-old female patient who developed late onset tracheal stenosis after receiving an 125Iodine seed esophageal stent to treat advanced esophageal carcinoma. The patient experienced progressive stenosis of the lower trachea at 6, 26, and 47 days post-operatively. The causes of stenosis are believed to include direct pressure from the stent, tumor proliferation, pressure from the aortic arch, and complications from other therapies such as radiation treatment. Due to its short clinical use, 125Iodine seed stents may present some fatal complications, and more study is needed on their long-term efficacy.
En este artículo se realiza una aproximación a los archivos de empresas, definiéndolos, estableciendo su
tipología y analizando sus rasgos distintivos. Igualmente se describe la realidad de estos centros en
Europa y en España, dando a conocer los principales archivos empresariales y los documentos que ellos
custodian.
Este artículo es un extracto de la ponencia presentada en las Jornadas sobre los archivos del mundo del
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Feasibility, safety, and prediction of complications for minimally invasive myomectomy
1. Original Article
Feasibility, Safety, and Prediction of Complications for Minimally
Invasive Myomectomy in Women With Large and Numerous
Myomata
Maria V. Vargas, MD*, Gaby N. Moawad, MD, Cem Sievers, PhD, Jessica Opoku-Anane, MD1
,
Cherie Q. Marfori, MD, Paul Tyan, MD, and James K. Robinson, MD2
From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, George Washington University Medical Center, George Washington University School of Medicine and
Health Sciences, Washington, DC (Drs. Vargas, Moawad, Opoku-Anane, Marfori, Tyam, and Robinson), Department of Pathology and Center for Cancer
Research, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts (Dr. Sievers), and Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard,
Cambridge, Massachusetts (Dr. Sievers).
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess perioperative outcomes and identify predictors of complications for minimally invasive surgery (MIS)
myomectomy in a cohort of women with large and numerous myomata.
Design: Case-control study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).
Setting: Academic tertiary care medical center.
Patients: Women undergoing MIS myomectomy performed by 3 high-volume surgeons between April 2011 and
December 2014.
Interventions: Characteristics were compared between women who experienced complications and those who did not. Fac-
tors predictive of complications were then identified.
Measurements and Main Results: A total of 221 women underwent an MIS myomectomy, 47.5% via a laparoscopic
approach and 52.5% via robotic surgery. The mean 6 SD specimen weight was 408.1 6 384.9 g, uterine volume was
586.1 6 534.1 cm3
, dominant myoma diameter was 9.6 6 5.1 cm, and number of myomata removed was 4.5 6 4.1. The
most common complications were hemorrhage .1000 mL (8.6%) and blood transfusion (4.1%). The conversion rate was
1.8%. A dominant myoma diameter of R12 cm and a uterine volume of R750 cm3
increased the odds of complications
(odds ratio [OR], 7.44; 95% confidence interval [CI], 2.03–31.84; p 5 .004 and OR, 6.15; 95% CI, 1.55–30.02; p 5 .014
respectively). A receiver operating characteristic curve considering dominant myoma diameter and uterine volume had an
area under the curve of 0.81. A combination of dominant myoma diameter of R10 cm and uterine volume of 600 cm3
predicted complications with 79% sensitivity and 79% specificity.
Conclusion: Our cohort had large and numerous myomata with high specimen weights, but complications were comparable
to those reported in previous studies of MIS myomectomy with less complex pathology. Hemorrhage and transfusion ac-
counted for the majority of complications, and a combination of dominant myoma diameter and uterine volume was predictive
of complications. Both factors can be easily defined before surgery and may be used to guide patient counseling, referrals, and
implementation of preventative measures for hemorrhage and transfusion. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology (2017)
24, 315–322 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of AAGL.
Keywords: Complications; Laparoscopy; Minimally invasive surgery; Myomata; Myomectomy; Predictors; Robotic surgery
Dr. Moawad is a paid consultant for Intuitive Surgical and Applied Medical.
Dr. Robinson has received compensation for speaking at symposia held by
Bayer. The other authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
Corresponding author: Maria V. Vargas, MD, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates,
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences,
2150 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Suite 6a-408, Washington, DC 20037.
E-mail: mvvargas@mfa.gwu.edu
Submitted October 4, 2016. Accepted for publication November 30, 2016.
1
Present address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of
Gynecology, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco,
California.2
Present address: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, MedStar Washington
Hospital Center, Washington, DC.
Available at www.sciencedirect.com and www.jmig.org
1553-4650/$ - see front matter Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of AAGL.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jmig.2016.11.014
2. Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) myomectomy has
proven clinical benefits over traditional laparotomy and
mini-laparotomy, including decreased postoperative pain,
fewer febrile episodes, and a shorter hospital stay [1,2],
along with comparable pregnancy and myoma recurrence
rates [3]. Hemorrhage requiring transfusion and conversion
to laparotomy have been reported, however, especially in
cases with large and numerous myomata [4]. Little data
are available on the limitations of laparoscopic myomec-
tomy for complex cases, such as in women with a large
myomata burden or a large dominant myoma diameter.
One group suggested that clinical parameters for an MIS
approach include a dominant myoma diameter ,8 cm and/
or fewer than 3 myomata to be removed [5], whereas others
have concluded that MIS myomectomy is safe even in
women with numerous and very large myomata [6]. To
date, no guidelines have been established, and predictors
of complications remain poorly defined.
The aim of the present study was to assess perioperative
outcomes and identify predictors of complications in a pop-
ulation of women with large and numerous myomata under-
going MIS myomectomy performed by high-volume
fellowship-trained surgeons.
Materials and Methods
Study Population and Data Collection
This retrospective case-control studywas initiated byiden-
tifying cases of myomectomy. Allpatientsundergoing laparo-
scopic, robotic, or abdominal myomectomy between April
13, 2011, and December 22, 2014, performed by 1 of 3
fellowship-trained minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons
at George Washington University Hospital and Sibley Memo-
rial Hospital were included. This study was approved by
George Washington University’s Institutional Review Board.
We reviewed charts for clinical characteristics, including
age, race, gravidity, parity, payment method, body mass
index (BMI), indication for surgery, dominant myoma diam-
eter on preoperative imaging, uterine volume on preoperative
imaging (ellipsoid formula) [7], and history of previous
abdominal surgery. We then gathered data on characteristics
of the surgeries, including surgeon, surgical approach,
concomitant hysteroscopic myomectomy, total operative
time from skin incision to closure, estimated blood loss
(EBL), number of myomata removed, and intraoperative
complications. Intraoperative complications were defined as
conversion, EBL R1000 mL, blood transfusion, and visceral
injury. Data on perioperative outcomes, including patholog-
ical diagnosis and specimen weight from pathology reports,
hospital length of stay, readmission within 30 days (defined
as emergency room visit or readmission to the hospital), and
postoperative complications were collected as well. Postoper-
ative complications included reoperation, intensive care unit
admission, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism,
transfusion, bowel obstruction, ileus, and sepsis.
Surgical Technique
All surgeries were performed by 1 of 3 fellowship-trained
minimally invasive gynecologic surgeons (Drs. Moawad,
Marfori, and Robinson). Surgeon preference determined
the approach used. Dr. Moawad performed robotic myomec-
tomy exclusively, whereas Drs. Marfori and Robinson per-
formed predominantly conventional laparoscopic
myomectomy. When Drs. Marfori and Robinson used a ro-
botic approach, the decision was influenced by the presence
of obesity and the number of myomata that needed to be
removed by separate incisions (and thus the amount of sutur-
ing that would be necessary during the procedure). When
number of myomata was considered, determination was
made with the assistance of preoperative magnetic reso-
nance imaging. Typically, Drs. Marfori and Robinson used
R10 myomata with the largest myoma %7 cm as a cutoff
for use of the robotic approach. Conventional laparoscopic
myomectomy was completed using a multiport approach.
Pneumoperitoneum was achieved with the Veress needle.
Before the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) safety
warning on power morcellation, all 3 surgeons used a 5-mm
umbilical laparoscope port with two 5-mm low contralateral
ports and a 12-mm suprapubic port. Tissue extraction for
myomata ,10 cm in diameter was completed with power
morcellation through the suprapubic incision. Larger speci-
mens were extracted through a 2.5-cm suprapubic incision
using a scalpel for tissue extraction.
After the FDA safety warning, the port configuration
changed. A 12-mm umbilical port was used, and the incision
was extended to 2.5 cm for bagged scalpel extraction using a
‘‘paper roll’’ technique [8]. In addition, all 3 accessory ports
were placed laterally (rather than using a suprapubic port).
One 5-mm lateral port was placed approximately 8 cm ceph-
alad to a 12-mm low lateral port, typically on the right side,
and a low 5-mm port was placed, typically on the left side.
Dilute vasopressin (20 U of vasopressin in 200 mL of saline
solution) was used for every case. The seromuscular layer
was incised transversely using a Harmonic scalpel (Ethicon
EndoSurgery, Cincinnati, OH). The myoma was grasped
with a 10-mm laparoscopic tenaculum and then enucleated
with traction, blunt dissection, and the Harmonic scalpel
when needed.
In cases of robotic myomectomy, a Veress needle was
used to achieve pneumoperitoneum and a 12-mm optical
midline port, usually at the umbilicus, was placed under
visualization. Initially, all 3 robotic arms were used; howev-
er, since 2013, the majority of robotic myomectomies have
been completed with 2 operative arms. When necessary, a
5- or 12-mm assistant port was used. Sutures were preloaded
when necessary. The ports for the first and second robotic
arms were placed approximately 8 cm laterally and slightly
caudad on either side of the port accommodating the laparo-
scope. When used, the third arm was set 8 cm to the left of
the port for second robotic arm. A side docking technique
was used exclusively. Dilute vasopressin was used for every
316 Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, Vol 24, No 2, February 2017
3. case. The robotic monopolar scissors were used to incise the
seromuscular layer transversely. Enucleation was performed
using the robotic tenaculum and robotic monopolar scissors.
Tissue extraction techniques were the same as in the conven-
tional laparoscopic cases.
In some patients with very large dominant myoma or
multiple myomata that required removal, we used a hybrid
robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy technique as
described previously [9]. This approach involved enucle-
ation of myomata using a conventional laparoscopic tech-
nique, followed by patient-side cart docking and closure of
the hysterotomy using a robotic approach. These cases
were categorized as robotic myomectomies for our analysis.
In both surgical approaches, suturing was completed with
0 V-Loc 180 unidirectional barbed suture in multiple layers.
When the endometrial cavity was encountered, either 3-0
polyglecaprone 25 was used to close the defect or imbrica-
tion of the overlying myometrium with 0 V-Lock 180 suture
was used to reapproximate the defect.
Statistical Analysis
Patient demographic, clinical, and surgical characteristics
were summarized using descriptive statistics. A bivariate
analysis was completed for associations between patient
characteristics and surgical complications using the c2
and
Fisher’s exact tests for categorical variables, t tests for nor-
mally distributed continuous variables, and Wilcoxon’s
rank-sum test for non-normally distributed continuous vari-
ables. Variables that could be potentially identified preoper-
atively meeting an a value of 0.1 on bivariate analysis were
included in a multivariable regression model for prediction
of complications in MIS cases. The model was adjusted
for age, race, BMI, previous laparotomy, and surgical
approach (robot-assisted or conventional laparoscopy) as
potential confounders. A receiver operating characteristic
(ROC) curve was computed using a leave-one-out cross-
validation to evaluate the performance of selected preopera-
tive variables.
Statistical analyses were performed using R version 3.2.2
(R Foundation for Statistical Computing, Vienna, Austria).
ROC curves were computed using the R package ROCR [10].
Results
The cohort comprised 250 patients who underwent myo-
mectomy between April 2011 and December 2014. The ma-
jority of women underwent MIS myomectomy (42%
robotic, 46.4% laparoscopic, and 11.6% abdominal), and
the rate of MIS myomectomy increased during the study
period (Fig. 1). The characteristics of the MIS (n 5 221)
and abdominal myomectomy (n 5 29) groups are summa-
rized in Table 1. The women in the abdominal myomectomy
group were older (mean age 41.1 years vs 37.3 years;
p 5 .029), more likely to be black (93.1% vs 59.7%;
p 5 .014), and more likely to have Medicaid insurance
(31.0% vs 13.6%; p 5 .018). BMI and parity did not differ
between the 2 groups. Women in the abdominal myomec-
tomy group were more likely to have undergone previous
abdominal surgery (44.8% vs 25.7%; p 5 .046), specifically,
previous laparotomy (42.4% vs 22.1%; p 5 .036); more
likely to have infertility as an indication for surgery
(31.0% vs 20.4%; p 5 .005); and had more myomata
removed during surgery (mean, 18.3 6 12.1 vs 4.5 6 4.1;
p , .001), a larger uterine volume on preoperative imaging
(mean, 1442.2 6 680.0 cm3
vs 683.7 6 658.7 cm3
;
p , .001), and a greater specimen weight on pathology re-
ports (mean, 908.8 6 470.4 g vs 410.6 6 384.8 g;
p , .001). There were no between-group differences in
dominant myoma diameter, type of myomata removed,
EBL, or operative time. There was no difference in the
rate of readmission, but women in the abdominal myomec-
tomy group were more likely to have a length of stay
exceeding 1 night (100% vs 10.6%; p , .001). There were
trends toward higher rates of any major complication
(20.6% vs 10.4%; p 5 .121), major intraoperative complica-
tions (13.8% vs 8.6%; p 5 .320), and major postoperative
complications (10.3% vs 2.3%; p 5 .053) in the abdominal
myomectomy group, but the differences were not statisti-
cally significant. Women in the abdominal myomectomy
group were significantly more likely to receive a postopera-
tive blood transfusion (10.3% vs 1.4%; p 5 .022).
In the MIS group, 4 women (1.8%) underwent conversion
to laparotomy secondary to high blood loss at a point remote
from case completion, 19 (8.6%) had an EBL R1000 mL, 2
(0.9%) had an unanticipated ICU admission secondary to
concern for airway edema in the setting of high-volume
blood transfusion, and 13 (5.8%) received a blood transfu-
sion. There were no cases of reoperation, visceral injury,
deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, ileus, bowel
obstruction, or sepsis (Table 1).
In the MIS group, women who experienced 1 or more
complications and those who did not experience complica-
tions were compared (Table 2). In characteristics that could
be identified preoperatively, the 2 subgroups did not differ in
Fig. 1
Rates of surgical approaches to myomectomy by year.
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4. Table 1
Patient and surgical characteristics
Characteristic
MIS
myomectomy
(n 5 221)
Abdominal
myomectomy
(n 5 29) p value
Preoperative characteristics
Age, yr, mean 6 SD 37.3 6 7.0 41.1 6 6.0 .029
Race, n (%)
White 39 (17.6) 0 (0) .011
Black 132 (59.7) 27 (93.1)
Hispanic 1 (0.4) 0 (0)
Asian/Pacific
Islander
14 (6.3) 0 (0)
Native American 0 (0) 0 (0)
Other 35 (15.8) 2 (6.9)
Payment method, n (%)
Private 180 (81.4) 19 (65.5) .018
Medicaid 30 (13.6) 9 (31.0)
Medicare 0 (0) 0 (0)
Self-pay 0 (0) 0 (0)
Unknown 11 (5.0) 1 (3.4)
BMI, mean 6 SD* 28.0 6 6.5 28.8 6 6.4 .892
Parity, median
(IQR)
0 (0–0) 0 (0–0) .932
Previous abdominal surgery, n (%)y
Any abdominal
surgery
57 (25.7) 13 (44.8) .046
Laparotomy 49 (22.1) 12 (41.4) .036
Myomectomy 20 (9.0) 5 (17.2) .185
Procedure, n (%)
Laparoscopic 105 (47.5) d
Robotic 116 (52.5) d
Combined
hysteroscopic
procedure, n (%)
24 (10.9) 2 (6.8) .749
Indication for surgery, n (%)y
Abnormal
bleeding
95 (43.0) 10 (34.5) .429
Pelvic pain/
pressure
30 (13.6) 3 (10.3) .777
Infertility 23 (10.4) 9 (31.0) .005
Other 79 (35.7) 13 (44.8) .482
Uterine volume,
cm3
,
mean 6 SD*
683.7 6 658.7 1442.1 6 680.0 ,.001
Dominant myoma
diameter, cm,
mean 6 SD*
9.6 6 5.1 9.7 6 5.4 .783
Number of
myomata,
mean 6 SD*
4.5 6 4.1 18.3 6 12.1 ,.001
Type of myomata, n (%)y
Intramural 149 (67.4) 19 (65.5) .833
Subserosal 95 (43.0) 18 (62.1) .073
Broad ligament 10 (4.5) 1 (3.5) 1.000
Pedunculated 16 (7.2) 1 (3.5) .702
(Continued)
Table 1
Continued
Characteristic
MIS
myomectomy
(n 5 221)
Abdominal
myomectomy
(n 5 29) p value
Intraoperative characteristics
Operating time,
min,
mean 6 SD*
188.1 6 77.2 169.0 6 53.9 .111
Estimated blood
loss, mL,
mean 6 SD
341.1 6 460.5 464.7 6 410.8 .142
Specimen weight,
g, mean 6 SD*
410.6 6 384.8 908.9 6 470.4 ,.001
Postoperative characteristics
Length of stay
.1 day, n (%)
20 (10.6) 29 (100) ,.001
Readmission within
30 days, n (%)*
10 (4.5) 2 (6.9) .233
Complications
Any major
complication, n
(%)
23 (10.4) 6 (20.7) .121
Major
intraoperative
complication, n
(%)y
21 (9.5) 4 (13.8) .507
Conversion to
laparotomy
4 (1.8) d d
EBL .1000 mL 19 (8.6) 4 (13.8) .320
Blood
transfusion
11 (4.9) 1 (3.4) 1.000
Visceral injury 0 (0) 0 (0) d
Major postoperative
complications, n
(%)y
5 (2.3) 3 (10.3) .053
Reoperation 0 (0) 0 (0) d
ICU admission 2 (0.9) 0 (0) 1.000
DVT/PE 0 (0) 0 (0)
Blood
transfusion
3 (1.4) 3 (10.3) .022
Bowel
obstruction/
ileus
0 (0) 0 (0) d
Sepsis 0 (0) 0 (0) d
Any transfusion, n
(%)
13 (5.8) 4 (13.8) .119
BMI 5 body mass index; DVT 5 deep vein thrombosis; EBL 5 estimated blood
loss; ICU 5 intensive care unit; IQR 5 interquartile range; MIS 5 minimally
invasive surgery; PE 5 pulmonary embolism.
* Some patients had missing data. The total missing for each variable: BMI,
n 5 2; uterine volume, n 5 10; dominant myoma diameter, n 5 15; number
of myomata removed, n 5 7; operating time, n 5 20; specimen weight,
n 5 9; and readmission, n 5 30.
y
Categories are not mutually exclusive.
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5. terms of age, race, payment method, BMI, parity, previous
abdominal surgery, surgical approach, undergoing a com-
bined hysteroscopic procedure, or indication for surgery.
However, the women with complications had a greater
mean uterine volume on preoperative imaging
(1464.3 6 986.9 cm3
vs 586.1 6 534.1 cm3
; p , .001),
mean dominant myoma diameter (15.2 6 6.4 cm vs
9.5 6 4.49 cm; p 5 .002), and mean number of myomata
removed (6.7 6 6.3 vs 4.3 6 3.7; p 5 .031). Regarding intra-
operative characteristics, women with complications had
longer mean operating times (271.4 6 73.3 minutes vs
178.9 6 72.1 minutes; p , .001), greater mean EBL
(1282.7 6 823.8 vs 231.7 6 213.3 mL; p , .001), and
greater mean specimen weight (990.8 6 622.8 g vs
343.0 6 279.5 g; p , .001). Regarding postoperative char-
acteristics, women with complications were more likely to
have a length of stay exceeding 1 day (6.5% vs 42.9%;
p , .001). Readmission was also more common in the sub-
group with complications (13.6% vs 3.5%; p 5 .073),
although the difference did not reach statistical significance.
Only uterine volume, number of myomata removed, and
dominant myoma diameter met the criteria for inclusion in
the logistic regression model. In the unadjusted model, a
dominant myoma diameter of R12 cm significantly
increased the odds of complications compared with a domi-
nant myoma diameter of ,12 cm (odds ratio [OR], 6.45;
95% confidence interval [CI]. 2.47–18.26; p , .001). Uter-
ine volume R750 cm3
on preoperative imaging also signif-
icantly increased the odds of complications compared with
uterine volume ,750 cm3
(OR, 5.64; 95% CI, 2.28–15.43;
p , .001).
After adjusting for age, race, BMI, previous laparotomy,
and surgical approach, both dominant myoma diameter
R12 cm and uterine volume R750 cm3
remained predictive
of complications (OR, 7.44; 95% CI, 2.03–31.84; p 5 .004
and OR, 6.15; 95% CI, 1.55–30.02; p 5 .014, respectively).
Table 2
Patient characteristics by the presence of complications
Characteristic
No
complications
(n 5 198)
One or more
complications
(n 5 23) p value
Preoperative characteristics
Age, yr, mean 6 SD 37.2 6 7.1 38.5 6 6.0 .327
Race, n (%)
White 37 (18.6) 2 (8.7) .711
Black 117 (59.0) 15 (65.2)
Hispanic 1 (0.5) 0 (0.0)
Asian/Pacific
Islander
13 (6.7) 1 (4.3)
Native American 0 (0) 0 (0)
Other 30 (15.2) 5 (21.7)
Payment method, n (%)
Private 162 (81.8) 18 (78.2) .277
Medicaid 25 (12.6) 5 (21.7)
Medicare 0 (0) 0 (0)
Self-pay 0 (0) 0 (0)
Unknown 11 (5.6) 0 (0.0)
BMI, mean 6 SD* 28.0 6 6.5 28.4 6 7.0 .760
Parity, median (IQR) 0 (0–0) 0 (0–0) .503
Previous abdominal surgery, n (%)y
Any abdominal
surgery
51 (25.8) 6 (26.1) 1.0
Laparotomy 44 (22.2) 5 (21.7) 1.0
Myomectomy 20 (10.1) 0 (0) .238
Procedure, n (%)
Laparoscopic 91 (46.1) 14 (69.5) .192
Robotic 107 (54.0) 9 (39.1)
Combined
hysteroscopic
procedure, n (%)
23 (11.6) 1 (4.3) .482
Indication for surgery, n (%)y
Abnormal bleeding 83 (41.9) 12 (52.1) .379
Pelvic pain/pressure 28 (14.1) 2 (8.7) .747
Infertility 20 (10.1) 3 (13.0) .716
Other 42 (36.4) 7 (30.4) .300
Uterine volume, cm3
,
mean 6 SD*
586.1 6 534.1 1464.3 6 986.9 ,.001
Dominant myoma
diameter, cm,
mean 6 SD*
9.5 6 4.49 15.2 6 6.4 .002
Number of myomata,
mean 6 SD*
4.3 6 3.7 6.7 6 6.3 .0314
Type of myomata, n (%)y
Intramural 130 (65.7) 19 (82.6) .151
Subserosal 83 (41.9) 12 (52.1) .379
Broad ligament 9 (4.5) 1 (4.3) 1.0
Pedunculated 15 (7.6) 1 (4.3) 1.0
Intraoperative characteristics
Operative time, min,
mean 6 SD*
178.9 6 72.1 271.4 6 73.3 ,.001
EBL, mL, mean 6 SD 231.7 6 213.3 1282.7 6 823.8 ,.001
Specimen weight, g,
mean 6 SD*
343.0 6 279.5 990.8 6 622.8 ,.001
(Continued)
Table 2
Continued
Characteristic
No
complications
(n 5 198)
One or more
complications
(n 5 23) p value
Postoperative characteristics
Length of stay .1 days,
n (%)
11 (6.5) 9 (42.9) ,.001
Readmission in
30 days, n (%)*
7 (3.5) 3 (13.0) .073
BMI 5 body mass index; IQR 5 interquartile range; EBL 5 estimated blood
loss.
* Some patients had missing data. The total missing for each variable was as
follows: BMI, n 5 2; uterine volume, n 5 8; dominant myoma diameter,
n 5 14; number of myomata removed, n 5 5; operating time, n 5 18; specimen
weight, n 5 8; readmission, n 5 29.
y
Categories are not mutually exclusive.
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6. Having 2 to 4 or R5 myomata removed did not increase the
odds of complication compared with having 1 myoma
removed in either the unadjusted or the adjusted logistic
regression model.
To assess the sensitivity and specificity of uterine volume
and dominant myoma diameter for predicting complica-
tions, we developed a ROC curve (Fig. 2). Uterine volume
was more predictive of complications than dominant myoma
diameter (area under the curve [AUC], 0.79 vs 0.74); howev-
er, combining both uterine volume and diameter in an ROC
curve conferred the best predictive performance (AUC,
0.81). Uterine volume R750 cm3
had a sensitivity of
73.7% and a specificity of 70.7% for any complication.
Dominant myoma diameter R12 cm had a sensitivity of
68.4% and a specificity of 79.3% for any complication. A
combination of dominant myoma diameter R10 cm and a
uterine volume R600 g had a sensitivity of 78.9% and a
specificity of 78.7% for any complication.
Discussion
The results of the present study support the conclusions of
previous reports showing that MIS invasive myomectomy is
a safe option for patients with myomata who desire uterine
preservation [1]. This study stands apart, however, in that
our patients had on average greater specimen weights,
more myomata removed, and larger diameters of dominant
myomas than previous reports of MIS myomectomy
[2,9,11–13]. For example, our mean specimen weight in
grams and number of myomata removed were
408.1 6 384.9 g and 4.5 6 4.1, respectively, compared
with 263.4 6 286.2 g and 3.54 6 4.10 in the largest
reported US-based cohort [12]. The largest European cohort
reported a mean dominant myoma diameter of
6.4 6 2.61 cm, compared with the 9.6 6 5.1 cm seen in
our cohort, and a mean number of myomas removed of
2.26 6 1.8 [6]. Our overall complication rate was compara-
ble to that in previous reports of MIS myomectomy
[6,13,14]. Our rates of transfusion were slightly higher
than the rates in some reports (6% vs 0.14% [6], 2.2%
[15], and 0% [2]), but comparable to other reports of cohorts
with a large myomata burden (18% [16], 8.1% [17], and
5.7% [18]). Our operative times were longer, likely influ-
enced by the greater surgical complexity of our cases
compared with most previous reports of MIS myomectomy.
In addition, it is possible that our operative times are influ-
enced by a practice of performing combined hysteroscopic
and MIS procedures, resident and fellow training, and a
recent change in our practice of tissue extraction owing to
the FDA safety warning on power morcellation. Notably,
the efficiency of the bagged paper roll technique [8]
currently used for tissue extraction in our practice has
increased with experience [19].
In our population, the odds of complications significantly
increased with a uterine volume R750 cm3
or a dominant
myoma diameter R12 cm. In a statistically validated ROC
curve, uterine volume predicted complications more accu-
rately than dominant myoma diameter; however, combining
the 2 characteristics increased the AUC to 0.81, signifying a
maximum specificity of approximately 80% and a maximum
sensitivity of approximately 80%. The combination of domi-
nant myoma diameter R10 cm and a uterine volume R600 g
came the closest to attaining maximum sensitivity and spec-
ificity in predicting complications.
Previous reports also have assessed clinical predictors of
complications for minimally invasive myomectomy. Sac-
cardi et al [5] reported an increased operative time and esti-
mated blood loss with intramural myomata .8 cm and
subserosal myomata .12 cm in patients undergoing MIS
myomectomy for a single myoma. Overall complication
rates were low (1.35% conversion to laparotomy, 0.45%
transfusion), and the authors concluded that MIS myomec-
tomy is safe even in patients with very large myomata. Sizzi
et al [6] reported results from a multicenter analysis of
approximately 2000 patients who underwent myomectomy
and found that a dominant myoma diameter .5 cm, removal
of 3 or more myomata, and removal of an intraligamentous
myoma increased the odds of major complications. Unlike
the aforementioned studies, our present study did not find
an association of myoma classification with complications,
but it is possible that the study was underpowered to detect
this difference. Sandberg et al [12] identified the number
of myomata and specimen weight .500 g as factors signif-
icantly increasing the odds of conversion to laparotomy, but
myoma classification was not associated with conversion in
their cohort.
Fig. 2
ROC curve showing the true-positive (sensitivity) and false-positive
rates (1-specificity) obtained for the logistic regression classifier that
predicts the occurrence of complications based on the diameter of the
dominant myoma and uterine volume. The ROC was determined using
leave-one-out cross-validation.
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7. The present study has several limitations. First, the data
collection was retrospective, which inherently limits the
quality of data and possible comparisons. Second, given
that the standard practice at our institution is to offer an
MIS approach to most patients requesting myomectomy,
only very complex cases are completed abdominally; thus,
we cannot compare outcomes between abdominal and MIS
myomectomy with equivalent dominant myoma diameters
and numbers of myomata removed. A previous randomized
trial comparing mini-laparotomy and conventional laparos-
copy for myomectomy in women with relatively high
complexity (mean specimen weights just under 400 g) found
no difference in complications between the 2 groups but
decreased blood loss, less postoperative pain, shorter length
of stay, and faster recovery in the laparoscopic group [2].
Another analysis of patients undergoing robotic myomec-
tomy matched to abdominal myomectomy controls by uter-
ine size found no difference in complication rates between
the 2 groups, even in cases with uterine size .16 weeks
[20]. The robotic group had higher associated costs, but
less intravenous narcotic use and shorter length of stay.
Another limitation of the present study is its small sample
size, which limited the ability to detect rare complications.
Finally, the generalizability of the predictive characteristics
must be tested in diverse patient populations and varying
levels of surgeon expertise to truly assess performance in
clinical practice.
A strength of this study is the relatively complex pathol-
ogy in our cohort, allowing for assessment of the MIS myo-
mectomy technique in a unique patient population. Our
results indicate that a minimally invasive approach is safe
even for these complex cases, although a more conservative
diameter and uterine volume cutoff for an MIS approach
may be necessary for safe completion, depending on surgeon
expertise. Moreover, 2 clinically relevant patient characteris-
tics that are typically seen on preoperative imaging were
identified as predictors of complications. After further
testing, such a predictive model may enhance preoperative
counseling and surgical planning, and may aid in deter-
mining the appropriate route of surgery. Another important
aspect of our findings is that although a large proportion of
the procedures in our cohort were performed after a nation-
wide change in tissue extraction practice triggered by the
FDA safety warning on power morcellation, these proced-
ures were safely completed in patients with relatively serious
pathology using a bagged scalpel tissue extraction technique.
In conclusion, our results suggest that when completed by
an experienced surgeon, MIS myomectomy is feasible and
safe in patients with large and numerous myomata. Hemor-
rhage and transfusion are the most common complications,
but can be predicted using a combination of easily defined
clinical characteristics. In our patient population, complica-
tions were most frequent in women with a dominant myoma
diameter R12 cm or uterine volume R750 cm3
. Further
study, preferably in a randomized controlled design, is needed
to identify other associated clinical characteristics and
specific cutoffs that are clinically relevant and reproducible
across diverse populations. Identifying patients at risk for
complications of surgery can facilitate appropriate referral,
guidepreoperative counseling,helpdetermine the appropriate
surgical approach, and allow for the timely implementation of
preventative measures for potential complications.
Acknowledgments
We thank Lindsey Powers Happ, MPH (George Washing-
ton University’s Milken Institute of Public Health) and
Richard Amdur, PhD (George Washington University Med-
ical Faculty Associates) for their assistance with manuscript
review, and Thalia Grant-Wisdom (George Washington Uni-
versity Medical Faculty Associates) and Ariundari Tsogoo
(George Washington University) for their assistance with
data collection.
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