Minimally invasive surgical techniques versus open myomectomy for uterine fibroids

PB Chittawar, S Franik, AW Pouwer… - Cochrane Database …, 2014 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Fibroids are common benign tumours arising in the uterus. Myomectomy is the
surgical treatment of choice for women with symptomatic fibroids who prefer or want uterine …

[HTML][HTML] The uterus and fertility

E Taylor, V Gomel - Fertility and sterility, 2008 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To review the current understanding of the role the uterus plays in embryo
implantation and to outline congenital anomalies and acquired diseases that impact normal …

[HTML][HTML] Ulipristal acetate versus placebo for fibroid treatment before surgery

J Donnez, TF Tatarchuk, P Bouchard… - … England Journal of …, 2012 - Mass Medical Soc
Background The efficacy and safety of oral ulipristal acetate for the treatment of symptomatic
uterine fibroids before surgery are uncertain. Methods We randomly assigned women with …

Laparoscopic versus open myomectomy—a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

C Jin, Y Hu, X Chen, F Zheng, F Lin, K Zhou… - European Journal of …, 2009 - Elsevier
The objective of this study was to determine the better method of myomectomy by comparing
laparoscopic and open myomectomy for patients with fibroids with regard to operative …

[HTML][HTML] Uterine myomas: management

WH Parker - Fertility and sterility, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To review the currently available literature regarding the current management
alternatives available to women with uterine myomas. DESIGN: Literature review of 198 …

[HTML][HTML] Laparoscopic myomectomy for symptomatic uterine myomas

BS Hurst, ML Matthews, PB Marshburn - Fertility and sterility, 2005 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and techniques of laparoscopic myomectomy
as treatment for symptomatic uterine myomas. DESIGN: Medline literature review and cross …

Recurrence of uterine myoma after myomectomy: Open myomectomy versus laparoscopic myomectomy

Y Kotani, T Tobiume, R Fujishima… - Journal of Obstetrics …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Open myomectomy (OM) was previously frequently performed; however, laparoscopic
myomectomy (LM) has recently become more common. Nevertheless, myoma can recur …

Predictors of leiomyoma recurrence after laparoscopic myomectomy

EH Yoo, PI Lee, CY Huh, DH Kim, BS Lee… - Journal of minimally …, 2007 - Elsevier
STUDY OBJECTIVE: To evaluate recurrence and reoperation rate after laparoscopic
myomectomy in relation to risk factors and identify suitable candidates for laparoscopic …

A comprehensive review of the pharmacologic management of uterine leiomyoma

TD Lewis, M Malik, J Britten… - BioMed research …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Uterine leiomyomata are the most common benign tumors of the gynecologic tract impacting
up to 80% of women by 50 years of age. It is well established that these tumors are the …

[HTML][HTML] With the advent of selective progesterone receptor modulators, what is the place of myoma surgery in current practice?

J Donnez, O Donnez, MM Dolmans - Fertility and Sterility, 2014 - Elsevier
Uterine fibroids are the most common benign uterine tumors. This review examines the
different management strategies, involving mainly surgery, and evaluates them in the light of …