Long-term follow-up of endometrial ablation by modified loop resection. 2003

Hugh T Lefler
1700 Mistletoe Boulevard, Fort Worth, TX 76104, USA.

OBJECTIVE To describe endometrial ablation by rollerbar-loop-rollerbar (RLR) technique and determine the procedure's long-term results. METHODS Prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-2). METHODS Private gynecology practice. METHODS One hundred seventeen women with menorrhagia not related to malignancy who were not interested in future fertility. METHODS After performing rollerbar ablation through a short large Graves speculum, loop resection was carried out down to and throughout superficial myometrium. Rollerbar redesiccation of the cornua and supracervical areas of the uterus completed the procedure. RESULTS Patients were contacted by telephone or mail 4 to 5 years after RLR and asked to complete a questionnaire to assess their bleeding status, level of satisfaction with the procedure, and whether or not they had undergone hysterectomy. Of 109 patients responding, 60 (55%) were amenorrheic or menopausal with no bleeding, 21 (19%) had spotting, and 17 (16%) had undergone hysterectomy. Eighty-four (79%) were very satisfied. CONCLUSIONS RLR endometrial ablation was associated with a high rate of amenorrhea and substantial long-term patient satisfaction, but the rate of postablation hysterectomy remained significant.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008595 Menorrhagia Excessive uterine bleeding during MENSTRUATION. Hypermenorrhea,Heavy Menstrual Bleeding,Heavy Periods,Heavy Period,Menstrual Bleeding, Heavy
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009215 Myometrium The smooth muscle coat of the uterus, which forms the main mass of the organ. Uterine Muscle,Muscle, Uterine,Muscles, Uterine,Uterine Muscles
D011446 Prospective Studies Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group. Prospective Study,Studies, Prospective,Study, Prospective
D004717 Endometrium The mucous membrane lining of the uterine cavity that is hormonally responsive during the MENSTRUAL CYCLE and PREGNANCY. The endometrium undergoes cyclic changes that characterize MENSTRUATION. After successful FERTILIZATION, it serves to sustain the developing embryo. Endometria
D005260 Female Females
D005500 Follow-Up Studies Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease. Followup Studies,Follow Up Studies,Follow-Up Study,Followup Study,Studies, Follow-Up,Studies, Followup,Study, Follow-Up,Study, Followup
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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