Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5676239 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2017 | 23 Pages |
Abstract
Previous decision analyses demonstrate the safety of minimally invasive hysterectomy for presumed benign fibroids, accounting for the risk of occult leiomyosarcoma and the differential mortality risk associated with laparotomy. Studies published since the 2014 Food and Drug Administration safety communications offer updated leiomyosarcoma incidence estimates. Incorporating these studies suggests that mortality rates are low following hysterectomy for presumed benign fibroids overall, and a minimally invasive approach remains a safe option. Risk associated with morcellation, however, increases in women age >50 years due to increased leiomyosarcoma rates, an important finding for patient-centered discussions of treatment options for fibroids.
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Authors
Matthew T. MD, MSCR, Kemi M. MD, MSCR, Daniel L. MD, Sarah E. PhD,