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Bleeding Control Methods in Open Myomectomy
Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University
Summary
Excessive intraoperative bleeding remains a major challenge during open myomectomy and may lead to postoperative anemia and increased morbidity. Numerous methods have been proposed to minimize hemorrhage; however, evidence regarding their effectiveness in open surgery remains limited. This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of tourniquet application, uterine artery bulldog clamping, and no-compression techniques on intraoperative blood loss and postoperative hematological parameters in patients undergoing open myomectomy. A total of 120 patients undergoing open myomectomy will be randomly assigned to three groups: tourniquet group (n = 40), uterine artery bulldog clamp group (n = 40), and no-compression group (n = 40). The primary outcome is intraoperative blood loss. Secondary outcomes include hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (Hct) levels at 24 and 48 hours postoperatively. Myoma volume will be calculated using the spherical formula based on the maximum myoma diameter. Statistical analyses will be performed using one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) or the Kruskal-Wallis test, as appropriate.
Official title: Effects of Different Intraoperative Bleeding Control Methods on Haematological Outcomes and the Amount of Bleeding in Open Myomectomy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-12-15
Completion Date
2025-12-15
Last Updated
2026-04-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Tourniquet application
Application of an elastic surgical tourniquet at the level of the lower uterine segment/cervix during open myomectomy to temporarily reduce uterine arterial blood flow. The tourniquet was maintained throughout myoma enucleation and released after completion of uterine repair.
Uterine artery bulldog clamp
Bilateral uterine arteries were surgically identified and temporarily occluded using bulldog vascular clamps during open myomectomy. The clamps were applied prior to myoma enucleation and removed after uterine repair to restore uterine perfusion.
Locations (1)
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Van, Tuşba, Turkey (Türkiye)