Transverse vs Longitudinal Incision in Myomectomy

Transverse Versus Longitudinal Uterine Incision in Abdominal Myomectomy

The Aim of the study is to compare between transverse and longitudinal uterine incision in abdominal myomectomy regarding intraoperative blood loss.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Inclusion criteria for myomectomy as; abnormal uterine, pressure related symptoms, infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss in patients between 18 and 45 years old
2. Single myoma.
3. Women with BMI between 18.5-29.9 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pregnancy.
2. Patients with bleeding tendency
3. Previous laparotomies.
4. Patients with concomitant pelvic pathologies, such as ovarian cysts.