[Ultrasound-guided laparoscopic ischemia of uterine leiomyomas].
OBJECTIVE
Implementation of minimally invasive selective ischemization of uterine leiomyomas at fertile age women.


METHODS
Pilot study.


METHODS
Gynecological institute GynCentrum, Prague.


METHODS
Ultrasound guided laparoscopic electro-coagulation of myoma's vascular stalk was carried out at consecutive 48 women during June 2000-June 2002.


RESULTS
Significant reduction of the original size of the leiomyoma was achieved at 98% of women during 3 months after the surgery. No surgery complications were observed as well as any obstetrical complications at five patients getting pregnant after the procedure.


CONCLUSIONS
In addition to good therapeutic effect this minimally invasive technique brings more rapid recovery, smaller visible incisions and reduced complication, particularly during consequent pregnancy.
Brest'ák
M
M
miroslav.brestak@gennet.cz
Pohl
K
K
D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries / Q000601:surgery; D004564:Electrocoagulation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional; D014594:Uterine Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*