Table 3.
Comparison of size, location, and type of myoma based on surgery performed
| Laparoscopic myomectomy (n=12) | Converted to open procedure (LAM/EL) (n=18) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Size of myoma (cm) (%) | 11.25±2.01 (8-15) | 9.64±3.81 (3-15) | |
| <4 | 0 | 1 (5.56) | 0.232 |
| 4-7 | 0 | 4 (22.22) | |
| 8-11 | 6 (50) | 7 (38.89) | |
| 12-15 | 6 (50) | 6 (33.33) | |
| Location (%) | |||
| Posterior | 5 (41.67) | 6 (33.33) | 0.712 |
| Anterior | 7 (58.33) | 12 (66.67) | |
| Type of myoma (%) | |||
| Intramural/subserous | 12 (100) | 10 (55.56) | 0.010 |
| Intramural | 7 (58.33) | 9 (90) | |
| Subserous | 5 (41.67) | 1 (1) | |
| Submucous (Grade 2) | 0 | 8 (44.44) |
LAM/EL: Laparoscopic-assisted myomectomy or exploratory laparotomy