Obgyn Key

Abstract The risk of finding an occult leiomyosarcoma (LMS) at surgery for presumed leiomyomas and subsequent outcomes for patients who have these tumours morcellated is a subject of conflict in…

Abstract Vaginal hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus through the vagina. The first reported vaginal hysterectomy, performed by Themison of Athens, dates back to 50 BC, and the…

Abstract Uterine fibroids or leiomyomas are the most common benign gynaecological tumours; up to 25–30% of women may be diagnosed with fibroids during their lifetime [1]. Women with uterine fibroids…

Abstract Hysterectomy is one of the most common major gynaecological procedures and has been reported in early Greek manuscripts as early as 50 BC and AD 120, though proof that…

Abstract Uterine fibroids are a major cause of morbidity in women [1]. Fibroids have variable clinical presentations, depending on size and location. These include pelvic pain (20–40% of patients), bleeding…

Abstract Uterine fibroids are perhaps the commonest benign tumours a gynaecologist will encounter, with an estimated lifetime prevalence of approximately 30%; however, approximately three-quarters of cases are thought to be…

Abstract Uterine fibroids (also known as leiomyomas or myomas) are the most common benign uterine tumours in women, with an estimated incidence of 50–60% [1]. They are smooth muscle tumours…

Abstract Ultrasound is the investigation of choice for the initial assessment of fibroids. However, the density, number, size or location of the fibroids can degrade the image quality due to…