Table 5.
Multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis of factors associated with recurrence
| Variables | HR (95% CI) | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Surgical timing (secretory vs. proliferative) | 0.277 (0.114–0.673) | 0.005** |
| Age (years) | 0.951 (0.880–1.028) | 0.206 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 1.041 (0.927–1.169) | 0.500 |
| History of cesarean section (per delivery) | 0.837 (0.500–1.401) | 0.498 |
| Duration of disease (years) | 1.105 (0.958–1.076) | 0.612 |
| Serum CA125 level (U/ml) | 1.001 (0.998–1.004) | 0.581 |
| Preoperative pretreatment (yes vs. no) | 1.027 (0.355–2.971) | 0.961 |
| Maximum lesion diameter on MRI (cm) | 1.002 (0.980–1.026) | 0.835 |
| Coexisting pelvic endometriosis (yes vs. no) | 0.524 (0.227–1.211) | 0.130 |
| Postoperative pharmacological intervention (yes vs. no) | 0.756 (0.346–1.651) | 0.482 |
| LNG-IUS long-term management (yes vs. no) | 1.333 (0.454–3.913) | 0.601 |
| Lesion location (ref: posterior wall) | ||
| Uterine fundus | 0.284 (0.026–3.161) | 0.306 |
| Anterior wall | 1.009 (0.411–2.487) | 0.984 |
The values are presented as mean ± standard or number (percentage)
*P < 0.05, **P < 0.01, ***P < 0.001