Evaluation of Hysteroscopic Endometrectomy: A Reappraisal.

Journal: Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynaecology Canada : JOGC = Journal D'obstetrique Et Gynecologie Du Canada : JOGC
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Abstract

Endometrial ablation can be performed using a variety of techniques, including resectoscopic or non-resectoscopic approaches. In this study, we compared 2 resectoscopic endometrial ablation techniques. The first technique was rollerball coagulation followed by endometrectomy (type A; n = 103), and the second was the reverse (type B; n = 107). Besides excessive bleeding in 4 cases, the procedures were uneventful in both groups of patients. We did not encounter uterine perforation or cervical laceration. Satisfaction rates were 97% and 99% with an overall hysterectomy rate of 2.9%. These results compared favorably with those in the literature. The results of our study show that hysteroscopic endometrectomy is effective with few associated complications.

Authors
Sylvain Gagnon, Pascale Guérin, Togas Tulandi
Relevant Conditions

Endoscopy, Menorrhagia, Hysterectomy