Table 3.
Multivariate Cox regression analysis of risk factors associated with recurrence at follow-up
| Predictors | b value | HR value | HR 95.0%CI | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abortions | 0.456 | 1.578 | 1.208–2.062 | 0.001 |
| Preoperative VAS score | 0.166 | 1.181 | 1.029–1.355 | 0.036 |
| Location of the lesions | ||||
| Anterior | 0a | |||
| Posterior | 1.872 | 6.505 | 1.388–30.481 | 0.018 |
| Fundus | 0.938 | 2.555 | 0.367–17.772 | 0.343 |
| Two or more lesions | 1.842 | 6.310 | 1.194–33.348 | 0.030 |
| Concomitant endometriosis | ||||
| No | 0a | |||
| Yes | 0.838 | 2.313 | 1.058–5.055 | 0.036 |
| Approaches of surgery | ||||
| Laparoscopy | 0a | |||
| Laparotomy | 0.912 | 2.490 | 1.100–5.639 | 0.029 |
| Postoperative therapies | ||||
| Surgery-only | 0a | |||
| GnRHa | −1.440 | 0.237 | 0.090–0.625 | 0.004 |
| Progestogens | −2.075 | 0.126 | 0.040–0.394 | < 0.001 |
Abbreviations: GnRHa gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist
aControl group