Laparoscopic findings, histopathologic evaluation, and clinical outcomes in women with chronic pelvic pain after hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy

Millie Behera, Millie A. Behera, Behera M, George A. Vilos, Vilos GA, Hollett-Caines J, Jackie Hollett-Caines, Basim Abu‐Rafea, Basim Abu-Rafea, Abu-Rafea B, Ahmad R, Riad Ahmad
Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology · 2006 · vol. 13(5) , pp. 431–435 · doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2006.05.007 · PMID:16962527 · W2160443685
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This study investigated laparoscopic findings, histopathologic results, and clinical outcomes in women experiencing chronic pelvic pain following hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy.

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Study objectiveTo laparoscopically evaluate the pelvis of patients with chronic pelvic pain after hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy, to determine any associated factors to the pain.DesignRetrospective cohort of patients with chronic pelvic pain after hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (Canadian Task Force Classification II-2).SettingUniversity-affiliated teaching hospital.PatientsFrom January 1990 through May 2002, 124 women with chronic pelvic pain after hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy underwent laparoscopic and histopathologic evaluation of the pelvis.InterventionDiagnostic laparoscopy was performed to inspect the pelvis for any signs of pathology. If any abnormalities were visualized, they were treated with CO2 laser resection and sent for histopathologic evaluation.Main outcome measuresLaparoscopic and histopathologic findings of the pelvis, as well as subjective pain improvement after laparoscopy.ConclusionThe most common histopathologic findings at laparoscopy in women with chronic pelvic pain after hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy included adhesions, adnexal remnants, and endometriosis. Laparoscopic treatment of any pelvic pathologic condition improved pain symptoms in these women.

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Fallopian Tubes Hysterectomy Laparoscopy Ovariectomy Pelvic Pain Postoperative Complications Adult Aged Chronic Disease Cohort Studies Fallopian Tubes Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Genital Diseases, Female Humans Middle Aged Pelvic Pain Pelvic Pain Retrospective Studies

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