Table 2.
Comparison of clinical outcomes of laparoscopic myomectomy with absorbable knotless wound closure device or 2-0 Vicryl suture.
| Group 1 absorbable knotless wound closure device (n = 26) |
Group 2 2-0 Vicryl (n = 36) |
p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myoma weight (g) | 179.6 ± 53.2 | 152.5 ± 47.9 | ns |
| Total operation time (min) | 112 ± 47 | 147 ± 63 | <0.05 |
| Intraoperative blood loss (mL) | 112.8 ± 54.2 | 143.6 ± 64.9 | <0.05 |
| ΔHb (g/dL)a | 1.8 ± 1.2 | 2.2 ± 1.9 | <0.05 |
| ΔHt (%)b | 4.2 ± 1.2 | 6.6 ± 2.1 | <0.05 |
| Intraoperative transfusionc | 1 (3.8%) | 3 (8.3%) | — |
| Uterine defectd | 1 (3.8%) | 6 (16.7%) | — |
aMean change in Hb value before operation and 8 hours after operation.
bMean change in Ht value before operation and 8 hours after operation.
cMassive intraoperative bleeding over 500 mL or postoperative Hb value lower than 8 g/dL.
dPostoperative 3-month transvaginal ultrasound examination for uterine integrity/defect.