Unexpected uterine sarcomas in 4478 patients with electric power morcellation for leiomyomas
ConclusionsOur study suggests that patients with LPM for presumed leiomyomas appear to have a considerable risk of unexpected cancers. Moreover, morcellation is potentially associated with adverse prognosis in patients with high-grade sarcomas. Informed consent on unexpected cancers that should be discussed before morcellation.
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
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