Efficacy of laparoscopic myomectomy using transient uterine artery occlusion

Aim: to evaluate the clinical efficacy of laparoscopic myomectomy using transient uterine artery occlusion in reproductive age patients with symptomatic uterine fibroids. Materials and Мethods. The prospective comparative study included 20 women randomly assigned to two groups: standard laparoscopic myomectomy (n = 10) and laparoscopic myomectomy with transient uterine arteries occlusion (n = 10). The duration of the operation, the volume of intraoperative blood loss, the dynamics of hemoglobin levels, the duration of hospitalization, and the frequency of complications were evaluated. Results. Both groups were comparable in baseline clinical and demographic characteristics. In main group, there was a significant decrease in intraoperative blood loss (210.5 ± 195.4 ml vs. 365.2 ± 214.1 ml; p = 0.03), while the duration of surgery and the level of postoperative hemoglobin did not differ significantly. Most of the interventions were completed by laparoscopic access without conversion, and frequency of early complications was comparable in both groups. Conclusion. Transient occlusion of the uterine arteries during laparoscopic myomectomy improves the safety of the intervention by reducing blood loss and does not increase the risk of complications. The practical significance implies that the use of this technology can contribute to safer operations and preserve patients’ reproductive health. Thus, positively contributes to improving current gynecological surgery.