Adhesion prevention in gynecologic surgery

Togas Tulandi, Abdulaziz Al-Shahrani, Abdulaziz Alshahrani
Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology · 2005 · vol. 17(4) , pp. 395–398 · doi:10.1097/01.gco.0000175357.25932.89 · PMID:15976545 · W2028103780
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This review examines new substances and techniques, like hydrogels and hyaluronic acid, and surgical approaches, such as laparoscopy and temporary oophoropexy, for preventing post-surgical adhesions in gynecologic procedures.

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The purpose of this review is to discuss new substances and techniques to prevent post-surgical adhesion formation. RECENT FINDINGS: Intraperitoneal administration of sprayable hydrogel and hyaluronic acid appears to decrease postmyomectomy adhesions. Intrauterine instillation of auto-crosslinked hyaluronic acid is associated with fewer intrauterine adhesions. Temporary abdominal oophoropexy after surgery of stage III and IV endometriosis might be beneficial in reducing ovarian adhesion. SUMMARY: There has been a wide range of adhesion-reducing substances evaluated in animal models. However, in clinical situations, no adhesion-preventing substance, material, or barrier is unequivocally effective. In view of surgical technique, compared to laparotomy, the laparoscopic approach is associated with less adhesion formation. Temporary abdominal oophoropexy may provide a promising technique to prevent ovarian adhesions. Future research should also be directed toward preventing intrauterine adhesions.

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endometriosis

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Genital Diseases, Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Postoperative Complications Animals Female Genital Diseases, Female Gynecologic Surgical Procedures Humans Hyaluronic Acid Hydrogel, Polyethylene Glycol Dimethacrylate Postoperative Complications Tissue Adhesions Tissue Adhesions Vitamin E

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