Ablación endometrial histeroscópica como tratamiento definitivo para el sangrado uterino anormal

Abstract

Introduction: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) affects 19[%] of women. Definitive treatment is hysterectomy, however hysteroscopic endometrial ablation is emerging as a less invasive, less risky and faster treatment. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of hysteroscopic endometrial ablation as definitive treatment for AUB. Method: Retrospective cohort study database obtained from specific surgical protocols of all surgical hysteroscopies performed in the Gynecology Department of Hospital Naval Almirante Nef de Vina del Mar, between January 2002 and December 2010. Results: Of the 507 surgical hysteroscopies performed, 230 were because of AUB. Of all patients undergoing hysteroscopic endometrial ablation, 27 (11.7[%]) required a second procedure, of which only 15 (6.5[%]) were due to persistence of AUB. No association was found between the need for a second procedure because of AUB with patient characteristics or the surgical procedure itself. Conclusion: Hysteroscopic endometrial ablation is a safe and effective therapeutic option for AUB treatment, with a low need for a second procedure due to its persistence and with low risk of complications. The need of a second procedure because of AUB is not associated with patient characteristics or the surgical procedure itself.