 |
|
Patient's weight not linked to success of fibroid surgery
November 20, 2009Obese patients are no more likely to have post-operative complications than those of average weight when undergoing robotic surgery to remove uterine fibroids, according to a study at Henry Ford Hospital.
Myomectomy is a procedure that removes uterine fibroids, leaving the uterus intact and preserving the ability for future pregnancies.
"Performing laparoscopic myomectomy on an obese patient can present difficulties for the most experienced gynecologic surgeon," says David Eisenstein, M.D., division head, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, at Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, and co-author of the study. "However, this challenge can now be overcome with the assistance of surgical robots that provide the surgeon with three-dimensional images, improved instrument dexterity and better precision."
The study was presented today at the 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Orlando.
In the U.S., the percentage of adults who are obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30, doubled from 1980 to 2000. Since 1991, the number of obese adults has increased by 74 percent, with nearly 23 million being women.
BMI is a numerical value of a person's weight in relation to height. The numbers are good indicators of healthy weights for adult men and women, regardless of body frame size. BMIs of more than 30 are associated with significantly increased health risks in some people.
The study followed 77 patients who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy from January 2005 through November 2008 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Patients involved in the study had overall similar demographics. Thirty-two of the patients (more than 40 percent) had a BMI of more than 30. The study evaluated the impact of BMI on procedure time, estimated blood loss and length of post-operative hospital stay. Obesity was not shown to be a risk factor for poor surgical outcome in patients who had undergone the robotic myomectomy procedure.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic surgery techniques allow surgeons to perform operations without the need for large incisions on the abdomen. By avoiding such incisions, these techniques improve the safety of surgery, lessen complications, and reduce postoperative pain and recovery time for a quicker return to daily life and health. Henry Ford's gynecologic surgeons conduct ongoing research investigations to advance the use of robotic surgery techniques.
Henry Ford Health System
The study was presented today at the 38th Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology in Orlando.
In the U.S., the percentage of adults who are obese, defined as a body mass index (BMI) of more than 30, doubled from 1980 to 2000. Since 1991, the number of obese adults has increased by 74 percent, with nearly 23 million being women.
BMI is a numerical value of a person's weight in relation to height. The numbers are good indicators of healthy weights for adult men and women, regardless of body frame size. BMIs of more than 30 are associated with significantly increased health risks in some people.
The study followed 77 patients who underwent robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy from January 2005 through November 2008 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Patients involved in the study had overall similar demographics. Thirty-two of the patients (more than 40 percent) had a BMI of more than 30. The study evaluated the impact of BMI on procedure time, estimated blood loss and length of post-operative hospital stay. Obesity was not shown to be a risk factor for poor surgical outcome in patients who had undergone the robotic myomectomy procedure.
Minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic surgery techniques allow surgeons to perform operations without the need for large incisions on the abdomen. By avoiding such incisions, these techniques improve the safety of surgery, lessen complications, and reduce postoperative pain and recovery time for a quicker return to daily life and health. Henry Ford's gynecologic surgeons conduct ongoing research investigations to advance the use of robotic surgery techniques.
Henry Ford Health System
Fibroids common, but women have options
Small fibroids located just beneath the lining of the uterus (submucosal) are more likely to move to the endometrial cavity after uterine artery embolization (UAE) but usually don't cause major complications, according to a new study.
Treatment advances for fibroids, menopause
Women with fibroids and endometriosis facing the possibility of hysterectomy may now choose less invasive treatment options to preserve fertility, according to Yale professor Aydin Arici, M.D., who will direct a scientific session exploring these alternatives at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical Meeting May 3-7 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Major surgery no longer needed for the removal of uterine fibroids
The treatment of uterine fibroids with 3T MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is safe, non-invasive and effective, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY.
Enhanced MR-guided focused ultrasound guidelines demonstrate improved efficacy and durability
Data released today show that MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a more effective option for a broader population of uterine fibroid sufferers.
Jefferson researchers develop combined procedure for uterine preservation in treating fibroids
Although fibroids-benign tumors that grow in the uterus-can cause pelvic pain, abnormal vaginal bleeding and infertility, women of childbearing age often choose to forego treatment because the available treatment options don't guarantee fertility.
More Myomectomy Current Events and Myomectomy News Articles
|
Limited laparoscopic myomectomy in Canada.(GYNECOLOGY): An article from: OB GYN News by Doug Brunk (Author) This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by International Medical News Group on April 1, 2009. The length of the article is 414 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Limited laparoscopic myomectomy in Canada.(GYNECOLOGY) Author: Doug Brunk Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal) Date: April 1, 2009 Publisher: International Medical News Group Volume: 44 Issue: 6 Page: 22(1) Distributed by Gale, a part of Cengage... | |
|
Extended Myomectomy and Ovarian Cystectomy by classics of obstetrics (Publisher) | |
|
Myomectomy: An entry from Gale's Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery by Carol A. Turkington (Author), Stephanie Dionne Sherk (Author) This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses. The length of the article is 1094 words. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Written by experts in the field, this encyclopedia covers surgical procedures and related topics, such as anesthetics, medications, and postoperative care. Entries include definition, purpose, demographic information, diagnosis/preparation, aftercare, risks, morbidity, and mortality rates, alternatives, and more. | |
|
Hysteroscopic myomectomy safe and easy.(Gynecologic Surgery): An article from: OB GYN News by Linda Bradley (Author), Keith Isaacson (Author) This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 1982 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Hysteroscopic myomectomy safe and easy.(Gynecologic Surgery) Author: Linda Bradley Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal) Date: May 1, 2006 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 41 Issue: 9 Page: 26(2) Distributed by Thomson... | |
 |
Myomectomy: Webster's Timeline History, 1898 - 2007 by Icon Group International (Author) Webster's bibliographic and event-based timelines are comprehensive in scope, covering virtually all topics, geographic locations and people. They do so from a linguistic point of view, and in the case of this book, the focus is on "Myomectomy," including when used in literature (e.g. all authors that might have Myomectomy in their name). As such, this book represents the largest compilation of timeline events associated with Myomectomy when it is used in proper noun form. Webster's timelines cover bibliographic citations, patented inventions, as well as non-conventional and alternative meanings which capture ambiguities in usage. These furthermore cover all parts of speech (possessive, institutional usage, geographic usage) and contexts, including pop culture, the arts, social sciences... |
|
Very early pregnancy data favor myomectomy.(Gynecology): An article from: OB GYN News by Jane Salodof MacNeil (Author) This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by Thomson Gale on November 15, 2005. The length of the article is 619 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Very early pregnancy data favor myomectomy.(Gynecology) Author: Jane Salodof MacNeil Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal) Date: November 15, 2005 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 40 Issue: 22 Page: 11(1) Distributed by Thomson... | |
|
Expert offers hysteroscopic myomectomy pointers: uterine perforation is the most common complication of operative hysteroscopic, occurring in 1%-10%.(Gynecology): An article from: OB GYN News by Jane Salodof MacNeil (Author) This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by International Medical News Group on February 15, 2005. The length of the article is 593 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Expert offers hysteroscopic myomectomy pointers: uterine perforation is the most common complication of operative hysteroscopic, occurring in 1%-10%.(Gynecology) Author: Jane Salodof MacNeil Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal) Date: February 15, 2005 Publisher: International Medical News Group Volume: 40 Issue: 4 Page: 18(1) Distributed by Thomson... | |
|
Myomectomy: An entry from Gale's Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed. by Carol Turkington (Author) This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses. The length of the article is 673 words. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;... | |
|
Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine: Myomectomy by Carol A. Turkington (Author) The article is excerpted from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine. Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color... | |
|
If fertility is a consideration, choose myomectomy over UFE.(Gynecologic Surgery)(uterine fibroid embolization): An article from: OB GYN News by Giancarlo La Giorgia (Author) This digital document is an article from OB GYN News, published by Thomson Gale on May 1, 2006. The length of the article is 554 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: If fertility is a consideration, choose myomectomy over UFE.(Gynecologic Surgery)(uterine fibroid embolization) Author: Giancarlo La Giorgia Publication: OB GYN News (Magazine/Journal) Date: May 1, 2006 Publisher: Thomson Gale Volume: 41 Issue: 9 Page: 27(1) Distributed by Thomson... |
| © 2010 BrightSurf.com |