Objective To compare and assess the effectiveness between total vaginal hysterectomy (TVH), Laproscopical hysterectomy (LH) and minilaporotomy hysterectomy (MiniLPT). Methods We searched CBM, CKNJ, MEDLINE, EMbase, Cochrane DSR, ACP Journal Club, DARE, CCTR, CMR, HTA, and NHSEED to screen randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing one surgical approach to another of extrafascial hysterectomy (between TVH, LH and miniLPT) which were done to those women with benign gynecological diseases. As to economy assessment, studies of cost-effective analysis were also included. Those observational studies reporting rare or important long-term outcome were also included. The quality of the included studies was evaluated by GRADE (Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development and Evaluation) system and principle of Cochrane Reviewer Handbook 4.2.3 RCT. Results Finally, we identified 12 trials including 10 RCTs, 1 retrospective cohort study and 1 respective cohort study. Cost-effective analy- sis showed when in indication of VH, TVH was more cost-effective than LH. When TVH was less but still accessible, metaanalysis showed TVH had significant advantages than the other two approaches in many sides. Compared with LH arm, operation time was shorter at a WMD 47.2 min and 95%CI 32.2 to 62.3 min, blood loss was less at a WMD 158.7 ml and 95%CI – 190.9 to – 126.4 ml, hospital stay was shorter at a WMD 23.9 h and 95%CI – 25.4 to – 13.9 h, and the first stool or to break wind was quicker at a WMD – 8.1 h and 95%CI – 10.8 to – 5.3 h in TVH arm. But on the other side, the incidence rates of bad wound healing (such as vaginal cuff infection, abdominal wall infection, wound dehiscence, etc.), of secondary infection (such as UTI, URI, unknown infection, etc.), and of febrility were less common in LH arm than those in TVH arm with no significant difference. Meanwhile, ratio of sexual hypofunction, declined marital life quality and worse body image were more in TVH arm than those in LH arm, implying LH arm provided a better post-operation sexual life recovery. Operation time was longest in miniLPT arm at a WMD 37.0 h and 95%CI 13.5 to 60.5 h and blood loss was most at a WMD 208.5 ml and 95%CI 141.4 to 375.7 ml, too. The febrility rate was also the most common in miniLPT arm at a Peto OR 3.8 and 95% CI 1.1 to 12.6. The differences were significant. Conclusion TVH is the least invasive approach and better in cost-effectiveness when accessible. However, when inaccessible, the limitations remain unclear, depending on surgeons’ own techniques and experience as well as patients’ individual conditions. LH does better in improving quality of life and body image. Cost-effectiveness of LH may become much better by reducing blood loss during operation through improving techniques or instruments of hemostasis. Limited application of non-reproducible instrument or cost and promotion of their recycle may help a lot in bringing down LH operation cost, too. Owing to limited studies, the advantage of miniLPT should be evaluated more precisely by its technical development and more penetrating researches. There are huge gaps in standardized high-quality RCTs, performance and research of long-term outcomes and health economy comparing different approaches to total hysterectomy in China.
Objective To examine the length of hospital stay and expenses associated with hysterectomy in China and to compare the results with those from developed counties, so as to provide comparative information about hysterectomy in China. Methods Hospital discharge data on hysterectomies performed in Peking Union Medical College Hospital from 2002 to 2006 were retrieved. The cases were classified into 3 groups, namely abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy. The length of hospital stay and expenses associated with hysterectomy were analyzed retrospectively. Results Records of 5975 women who underwent hysterectomies were analyzed, including 3295 cases (65.7%) of abdominal hysterectomy, 1543 (25.8%) cases of laparoscopic hysterectomy (25.8%) and 507 (8.5%) cases of vaginal hysterectomy. The median (mean) postoperative length of stay were 6 (6.4) days, 4 (4.8) days and 5 (5.6) days in the abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy groups, respectively. These were approximately 2 days longer than those in developed countries. The median total expenses were 6109.0, 7296.3 and 5265.2 RMB in the abdominal, laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy groups, respectively. After adjustment for the differences in Gross National Income (GNI) per capita between China and developed countries, the expenses associated with hysterectomy in China were 8.7 and 1.8-4.9 times higher than those in UK and USA, respectively. Conclusion Compared with abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies, laparoscopic hysterectomy is associated with a shorter postoperative length of stay, but with higher hospital cost. Compared with developed countries, hysterectomy is actually more expensive and associated with a longer hospital stay in China.
ObjectiveTo explore the effects of postoperative magnesium sulphate on pain relief after open gynecological surgery. MethodsSixty women who were diagnosed as hysteromyoma in Lucheng People' Hospital in Wenzhou city and underwent open hysterectomy from July 2011 to May 2012 were randomly divided into two groups (30 women in each group). Applying epidural administration of magnesium sulfate, the magnesium sulfate group (n=30) was given 500 μg magnesium sulfate and 1 mg morphine, while the control group (n=30) was only given 1 mg morphine. Pain scores (at 2 h, 4 h, 8 h, 16 h and 24 h, respectively) as well as complications were observed. Plasma levels of β-endorphin (β-EP) (in 4 h and 24 h, respectively) and the first time when needs postoperative analgesia were recorded. ResultsCompared with the control group, pain scores during 24 h after operation, levels of β-EP at 4 h and 24 h, and the first time for postoperative analgesia were better improved in the magnesium sulfate group. ConclusionEpidural administration of magnesium sulfate combined with morphine is an effective and safe method to improve the effects of postoperative magnesium sulphate on pain relief after open gynecological surgery.
Objective To explore the value of lower abdominal aorta compression in emergent hysterectomy during cesarean section because of pernicious placenta previa. Method We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of four patients who underwent hysterectomy for pernicious placenta previa with the assistance of lower abdominal aorta compression between January 2016 and March 2017 in Sichuan Provincial Hospital for Women and Children. Result The four patients were cured successfully, and the mothers and babies were all well with no pelvic organ damage or complications related to lower abdominal aorta compression. Conclusions Lower abdominal aorta compression in hysterectomy for pernicious placenta previa during cesarean section is a feasible procedure; it can effectively reduce the amount of bleeding, less affect maternal blood circulation, make surgery area clear, and give the operators the chance to do hysterectomy calmly. Lower abdominal aorta compression presents more and more advantages to treat pernicious placenta previa and may be an effective emergency measure to reduce hemorrhage during perioperative period especially under the circumstances of no chance to carry out vascular intervention treatment.
ObjectiveTo summarize the data of robotic hysterectomy in patients with large and super-large uterus in single center, and explore the relevant clinical experience and advantages of robotic surgery.MethodsThe medical records of the patients with large uterus caused by gynecological diseases who underwent robotic hysterectomy in the Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2016 to December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients with uterine size from 12 to 16 weeks of gestation were divided into large uterus group and those with uterine volume larger than 16 weeks of gestation were divided into super large uterus group.ResultsA total of 62 patients were included, including 28 in the large uterus group with the average uterus size of (14.3±2.1) gestational weeks, and 34 in the super large uterus group with the average uterus size of (19.9±2.8) gestational weeks. There was no significant difference in mean age, body mass index, history of abdominal surgery or diagnostic composition between the two groups (P>0.05), except for the size of the uterus (t=8.772, P<0.001). The operation time in the large uterus group was less than that in the super-large uterus group [(75.4±22.6) vs. (91.7±27.8) min; t=2.495, P=0.015]. The incidence of complications after robotic hysterectomy was 14.5% (9/62) in the 62 patients, including 14.3% (4/28) in the large uterus group and 14.7% (5/34) in the super-large uterus group. There was no significant difference in the amount of bleeding, blood transfusion rate, ratio of conversion to open surgery, average hospitalization days or incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups (P>0.05).ConclusionsRobotic hysterectomy has the advantages of flexible manipulator, 3-D operative field of vision and stability of manipulation. In addition, increased uterine volume does not lead to increased surgical trauma, nor apparently affect the prognosis.
ObjectiveTo indirectly compare the efficacy and safety of bipolar radiofrequency ablation versus hysterectomy in abnormal uterine bleeding by using network meta-analysis. MethodsThe PubMed, EMbase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, WanFang Data and CNKI databases were electronically searched to collect randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the efficacy and safety of different surgical methods in abnormal uterine bleeding from inception to May 20, 2022. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted data and assessed the risk of bias of the included studies. Network meta-analysis was then performed by using Stata 16.0 software. ResultsA total of 39 RCTs involving 3 307 patients were included. The results of network meta-analysis showed that hysterectomy was superior to bipolar radiofrequency ablation in terms of amenorrhea rate and reintervention rate, while the hospital stay and patient satisfaction rate were opposite. ConclusionCurrent evidence shows that bipolar radiofrequency ablation has more advantages in terms of hospital stay and satisfaction rate, while hysterectomy has more advantages in terms of amenorrhea rate and reintervention rate. Due to the limited quality and quantity of the included studies, more high quality studies are needed to verify the above conclusion.