Background: Oxidized Regenerated Cellulose (ORC) is used in the treatment of Endometriosis to eliminate or postpone endometriomas' recurrence and to preserve ovarian reserve subsequently increasing pregnancy rate. The aim of this research was to evaluate the benefit of ORC in surgical management of ovarian endometriomas to reduce the rate of recurrence while preserving ovarian reserve. Methods: This prospective randomized controlled research was carried out on 60 cases, divided into two groups: Group A (drainage and ablation): 30 cases had laparoscopic drainage of ovarian endometrioma with electrocautery of the endometriomal cyst wall. Group B (drainage and ORC): 30 cases had laparoscopic drainage of ovarian endometrioma with insertion of ORC inside the cyst cavity. Results: There was a statistically significant difference according to 3 and 6 months in anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) (ng/ml) and Antral Follicular Count (AFC) being higher in ORC group compared to ablation group while the reduction in AMH (change) was significantly lower in ORC group (P values< 0.001). The recurrence rate of ovarian endometrioma was comparable between both groups. AMH and AFC was significantly associated with the recurrence of ovarian endometrioma 3 and 6 months. Conclusions: ORC reduces effectively the recurrence risk of endometriomas following laparoscopic drainage.
scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.
customersupport@researchsolutions.com
10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614
Henderson, NV 89052, USA
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Copyright © 2024 scite LLC. All rights reserved.
Made with 💙 for researchers
Part of the Research Solutions Family.