Comparison of hidden blood loss between laparoendoscopic single-site
myomectomy and conventional laparoscopic myomectomy
Abstract
Objective: To evaluate and compare hidden blood loss (HBL) in
laparoendoscopic single-site myomectomy (LESS-M) and conventional
laparoscopic myomectomy (CLM). Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Setting and population: Patients underwent laparoscopic myomectomy from
July 2019 to October 2020 at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou
Medical University Methods: We collected data and calculated the HBL
according to the Nadler and Gross formula, and identified its risk
factors by multiple linear regression analysis. Main outcome measures:
Visible blood loss(VBL),total blood loss(TBL), and HBL. Results: The
VBL was 115.4±180.6 mL in the LESS-M group; however, the HBL was
364.3±252.6 mL, accounting for 74.4±22.4% of true TBL. The VBL in the
CLM group was 187.9±198.5 mL, and the HBL was 306.8±304.7 mL, accounting
for 58.9±30.2% of true TBL. The HBL as a % of true TBL in LESS-M group
was more than CLM group (p=0.000). Conclusions: HBL accounted for a
significant percentage of TBL in conventional laparoscopic myomectomy.
Paying attention to perioperative blood changes and a full understanding
of the HBL might promote postoperative recovery of patients.
Funding:This study was financially supported by the Medical and Health
Research Project of Zhejiang Province of China [grant No.
2018KY127], the Natural Science Foundation of Zhejiang Province
[grant No. LY20H040005], the Public Welfare Science and Technology
Project of Wenzhou City [grant No. Y2020087]. Keywords: Hidden blood
loss, laparoendoscopic single-site myomectomy, conventional laparoscopic
myomectomy, leiomyoma, risk factors.