Impact of Total Salpingectomy Versus Tubal Conservation During Abdominal Hysterectomy on Ovarian Function

Abstract

Background: Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgeries in women worldwide. It is applied for the treatment of various problems, such as pelvic pain, menstrual problems, tumors, and other related diseases. Objective: The aim of this work was to preservation of ovarian function as long as possible to decrease manifestation of menopause in hysterectomized patients. Patients and Methods:The study was case control study included 58 patients attendant in outpatient clinic of Obstetrics and Gynecology department, Zagazig University Hospital, and Banha Teaching Hospital during the period from April 2017 to October 2018. All patients were scheduled to total abdominal hysterectomy without oophorectomy due to benign uterine disease. Patients was classified into two groups randomly: Group 1: included odd number of patients 29 was subjected to total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral complete excision of the tubes. Group II: included an even numbers of patients (n =29) for whom the classical approach of hysterectomy was performed. Results: There was no significant difference between groups regarding Operation, time Hospital stay and Bleeding. Also regarding number of antral follicle post operatively. While these are significant differences between Ovary size distributions between studied groups at different times. Conclusions: It could be concluded that salpingostomy with abdominal hysterectomy is a safe and convenient treatment that does not have a deleterious effect on ovarian reserve.