Journal of minimally invasive gynecology
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2014
Multicenter StudyThree-year outcome of the Halt trial: a prospective analysis of radiofrequency volumetric thermal ablation of myomas.
To analyze the clinical success of radiofrequency volumetric thermal ablation (RFVTA) at 3-year follow-up in terms of subject responses to validated questionnaires and surgical repeat intervention to treat myomas. ⋯ RFVTA of uterine myomas resulted in sustained relief from myoma symptoms and continued improvement in health-related quality of life through 36 months after ablation. The low repeat intervention data through 36 months is a positive outcome for patient well-being.
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J Minim Invasive Gynecol · Sep 2014
Multicenter StudyPredictors of surgical site infection in women undergoing hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disease: a multicenter analysis using the national surgical quality improvement program data.
To estimate the rate and predictors of surgical site infection (SSI) after hysterectomy performed for benign indications and to identify any association between SSI and other postoperative complications. ⋯ SSI occurred more often after abdominal hysterectomy than laparoscopic hysterectomy performed to treat benign gynecologic disease. SSI was associated with increased postoperative complications but not mortality. Several risk factors for SSI after each abdominal and laparoscopic hysterectomy were identified in this study.