Journal of Clinical Gynecology and Obstetrics, ISSN 1927-1271 print, 1927-128X online, Open Access
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Original Article

Volume 2, Number 2, September 2013, pages 56-60


Evaluation of Uterine Volume in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Uterine Leiomyomas

Figure

Figure 1.
Figure 1. Linear regression between blood loss and uterine volume in TLH. Regression coefficient = 1.6598, P = 0.0014. Uterine volume (g) = 21.454628 + 1.6597504 × surgical duration (minute).

Tables

Table 1. Patient Characteristics
 
TLH group (n = 45)TAH group (n = 134)P value
Median age (range)46 (33 - 62)46 (32 - 77)0.1528
Median body mass index (range)21.4 (16.7 - 32.3)22.9 (16.8 - 38.7)0.0092
Parity (range)07360.3639
1725
22457
3716
Previous intra-pelvic operation7470.0136

 

Table 2. Intra-Operative Data and Complications
 
TLH groupTAH groupP value
Median blood loss (range)0 (0 - 850)250 (0 - 2570)< 0.0001
Median operation time (range)214 (89 - 335)152 (83 - 312)< 0.0001
Median uterine volume (range)342 (80 - 868)788 (73 - 7200)< 0.0001
Complications00

 

Table 3. Postoperative Data and Complications
 
TLH group (n = 45)TAH group (n = 134)P value
Complications0150.0190
Vaginal cuff dehiscence04
Abdominal wound disruption04
Ileus02
Intra-pelvic abscess01
Dysuria01
Others03
Median hospital stay (range)5 (3 - 12)8 (6 - 60)< 0.0001