ArticleFacts, views & vision in ObGyn2020
Caesarean section in women following an abdominal myomectomy: a choice or a need?
Article in Facts, views & vision in ObGyn, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Surgical management of uterine fibroids.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Review
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- Spontaneous uterine rupture after myomectomy in patients during pregnancy: Clinical cases in a single university center.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Review
- Perinatal Outcomes in Mexican Women with a History of Myomectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Improving efficacy and safety of surgery in benign gynaecology: the case for indocyanine green.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2025Article
- Advances and Challenges in Minimally Invasive Myomectomy: A Narrative Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Current opinion on large-scale prospective myomectomy databases toward evidence-based preconception and antenatal counselling utilising a standardised myomectomy operation note.Facts, views & vision in ObGyn · 2024Article
- Uterine fibroids in pregnancy.CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne · 2022Article
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Authors and funding
4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.
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Abstract
Delivery options following both open and laparoscopic myomectomy remains a controversial topic and opinions vary between obstetricians and gynaecologists. The historical advice of planned caesarean section before 39-weeks persists despite the movement towards the minimal access approach for myomectomy. The main concern remains the small, but potentially catastrophic risk of uterine rupture. Unfortunately, there remains a paucity of data assessing factors that can affect the uterine integrity following laparoscopic myomectomy, such as number, size and type of fibroids, uterine cavity breach and electro-cautery usage. Despite this, the cited 1% overall risk of rupture following myomectomy is similar to the quoted risk following trial of labour after caesarean section, and a successful and safe vaginal delivery can be achieved in as high as 90%. Patient choice and informed consent are essential in the holistic approach to managing these women and safely supporting their delivery choices.
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32696025PMC7363247W3044190548What OpenQuestion holds
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