Transcervical endometrial resection.
OBJECTIVE
To determine the safety and efficacy of endometrial resection, and to provide an indicator of the operative problems and treatment outcomes.


METHODS
Prospective study.


METHODS
Academic practice tertiary care setting.


METHODS
One hundred twenty-six consecutive women undergoing endometrial resection because of menorrhagia, who wished to retain their uterus.


METHODS
Hysteroscopic endometrial resection performed as a day procedure.


RESULTS
In 126 women, 2 cases of uterine perforation were readily identified on the operating monitor screen; they had no serious sequelae. Three patients had heavy uterine bleeding, which was controlled by intrauterine tamponade. No women had other serious complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Hysteroscopic endometrial resection is a safe, successful, and cost-effective treatment of menorrhagia.
Erian
M M
MM
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, B Floor, Clinical Sciences Building, Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston, Queensland 4029, Australia.
Goh
J T
JT
D000328:Adult; D004717:Endometrium / Q000601:surgery*; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007044:Hysterectomy; D015907:Hysteroscopy; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011446:Prospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014595:Uterine Perforation / Q000209:etiology