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Myomectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of fibroids of the uterus in patients who have not completed childbearing. Indications include abnormal bleeding, infertility, ureteral compression, hydroureter/hydronephrosis and pain<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1117874404|title=Anesthesiologist's manual of surgical procedures|date=2020|others=Richard A. Jaffe, Clifford A. Schmiesing, Brenda Golianu|isbn=978-1-4698-2916-6|edition=Sixth edition|location=Philadelphia|oclc=1117874404}}</ref>. There are several approaches to the surgery that is dictated by the size, number and location of the fibroids. The procedure begins with Pfannenstiel (open), low midline abdominal laparoscopic incision(laparoscopic) with placement of trocars, or with hysteroscopy. In order to minimize bleeding, vasoconstrictor such as epinephrine or vasopressin is injected to the myometrium or a tourniquet can be used to minimize uterine blood flow. Fibroids are removed and defects are sutured and closed.  
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of fibroids of the uterus in patients who have not completed childbearing. Indications include abnormal bleeding, infertility, ureteral compression, hydroureter/hydronephrosis and pain<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/1117874404|title=Anesthesiologist's manual of surgical procedures|date=2020|others=Richard A. Jaffe, Clifford A. Schmiesing, Brenda Golianu|isbn=978-1-4698-2916-6|edition=Sixth edition|location=Philadelphia|oclc=1117874404}}</ref>. There are several approaches to the surgery that is dictated by the size, number and location of the fibroids. The procedure begins with Pfannenstiel (open), low midline abdominal laparoscopic incision(laparoscopic) with placement of trocars, or with hysteroscopy. For laparoscopic approach, abdomen is insufflation. For vaginal approach, the uterus is infused with fluids. In order to minimize bleeding, vasoconstrictor such as epinephrine or vasopressin is injected to the myometrium or a tourniquet can be used to minimize uterine blood flow. Fibroids are removed and defects are sutured and closed.  


== Preoperative management ==
== Preoperative management ==
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|Respiratory
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|Gastrointestinal
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|Hematologic
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|Renal
|Renal
|Assess for volume status as abdominal insufflation decreases preload
|Assess for volume status as abdominal insufflation decreases preload
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|Other
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=== Regional and neuraxial techniques<!-- Describe any potential regional and/or neuraxial techniques which may be used for this case. If none, this section may be removed. --> ===
=== Regional and neuraxial techniques<!-- Describe any potential regional and/or neuraxial techniques which may be used for this case. If none, this section may be removed. --> ===


* Spinal and/or epidural  
* Spinal and/or epidural mainly for vaginal approach or for supplementation of analgesia with general for open approach


== Intraoperative management ==
== Intraoperative management ==
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* Standard ASA monitors
* Standard ASA monitors
* 5-lead EKG  
* 5-lead EKG  
* +/- arterial depending size/extent of myomectomy  
* +/- arterial depending size/location/approach of myomectomy
* OG/NGT to decompress stomach prior to trocar placement to decrease risk of injury
* OG/NGT to decompress stomach prior to trocar placement to decrease risk of injury
* PIV x 2 ( at least 1 large bore)  
* PIV x 2 ( at least 1 large bore for open)


=== Induction and airway management<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the induction of anesthesia and how the airway is typically managed for this case. --> ===
=== Induction and airway management<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the induction of anesthesia and how the airway is typically managed for this case. --> ===
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=== Maintenance and surgical considerations<!-- Describe the important considerations and general approach to the maintenance of anesthesia, including potential complications. Be sure to include any steps to the surgical procedure that have anesthetic implications. --> ===


* Maintenance with volatile anesthetic supplemented with opioid analgesic  
* Maintenance with volatile anesthetic supplemented with opioid or neuraxial for analgesic
** Consider TIVA is high risk for PONV
** Consider TIVA is high risk for PONV
** Maintain neuromuscular blockade if open or laparoscopy
** Maintain neuromuscular blockade if open or laparoscopy
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* Uterine rupture
* Uterine rupture
* Bowel/bladder injury
* Bowel/bladder injury
* Monitored fluid infused and fluid retrieved and assess for fluid shifts and electrolytes imbalance if vaginal approach


=== Emergence<!-- List and/or describe any important considerations related to the emergence from anesthesia for this case. --> ===
=== Emergence<!-- List and/or describe any important considerations related to the emergence from anesthesia for this case. --> ===
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* PACU
* PACU
* Usually discharged home
* Home likely for laparoscopic or vaginal approach
* Most likely floor for open approach


=== Pain management<!-- Describe the expected level of postoperative pain and approaches to pain management for this case. --> ===
=== Pain management<!-- Describe the expected level of postoperative pain and approaches to pain management for this case. --> ===


* Pain is mild to severe depending on surgical approach  
* Pain ranges from mild to severe depending on surgical approach  
** Multimodal analgesia  
** Multimodal analgesia  
*** IV/PO acetominophen
*** IV/PO acetominophen
*** IV/PO opioids  
*** IV/PO opioids  
*** IV/PO NSAIDs pending surgical team approval
*** IV/PO NSAIDs based on discussion with surgical team
*** IV lidocaine  
*** IV lidocaine  
*** IV ketamine  
*** IV ketamine  
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* Fistula formation
* Fistula formation
* Pulmonary embolism
* Pulmonary embolism
* Pulmonary edema
* Electrolyte imbalances


== Procedure variants<!-- This section should only be used for cases with multiple approaches (e.g. Laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy). Otherwise, remove this section. Use this table to very briefly compare and contrast various aspects between approaches. Add or remove rows as needed to maximize relevance. Consider using symbols rather than words when possible (e.g. +, –, additional symbols such as ↑ and ↓ are available using the "Ω" tool in the editor). --> ==
== Procedure variants<!-- This section should only be used for cases with multiple approaches (e.g. Laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy). Otherwise, remove this section. Use this table to very briefly compare and contrast various aspects between approaches. Add or remove rows as needed to maximize relevance. Consider using symbols rather than words when possible (e.g. +, –, additional symbols such as ↑ and ↓ are available using the "Ω" tool in the editor). --> ==
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!Open myomectomy
!Open myomectomy
!Laparscopic myomectomy
!Laparoscopic myomectomy
!Vaginal myomectomy
!Vaginal myomectomy
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|Unique considerations
|Unique considerations
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|Minimizes blood lost
* Increased bleeding risk
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* Minimizes blood lost
* May require mini-laparotomy or posterior culdotomy to retrieve fibroids
 
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* Requires hysteroscopy
* Fluid shifts
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|Position
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|Supine
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|Steep Trendelenburg
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|Lithotomy  
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|100-600 mL
|100-600 mL
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|0-100 mL
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|Postoperative disposition
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|Potential complications
|Potential complications
|Bowel/bladder injury, bleeding
|Bowel/bladder injury, bleeding
|Bowel/bladder injury
|Bowel/bladder injury, complications of abdominal CO2 insufflation
|Uterine rupture
|Uterine rupture, pulmonary edema, electrolyte abnormalities
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Revision as of 12:35, 19 January 2022

Myomectomy
Anesthesia type

General vs Neuraxial

Airway

ETT vs LMA vs non-invasive O2

Lines and access

PIV x 2 (at least 1 large bore), +/- arterial line

Monitors

Standard, 5-lead EKG, temperature

Primary anesthetic considerations
Preoperative

Type and screen

Intraoperative

Hemorrohage, uterine rupture, CO2 air embolism

Postoperative

PONV, hemorrhage/hematoma

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Myomectomy is a surgical procedure involving the removal of fibroids of the uterus in patients who have not completed childbearing. Indications include abnormal bleeding, infertility, ureteral compression, hydroureter/hydronephrosis and pain[1]. There are several approaches to the surgery that is dictated by the size, number and location of the fibroids. The procedure begins with Pfannenstiel (open), low midline abdominal laparoscopic incision(laparoscopic) with placement of trocars, or with hysteroscopy. For laparoscopic approach, abdomen is insufflation. For vaginal approach, the uterus is infused with fluids. In order to minimize bleeding, vasoconstrictor such as epinephrine or vasopressin is injected to the myometrium or a tourniquet can be used to minimize uterine blood flow. Fibroids are removed and defects are sutured and closed.

Preoperative management

Patient evaluation

System Considerations
Hematologic Assess for anemia secondary to menorrhagia or menometrorrhagia
Renal Assess for volume status as abdominal insufflation decreases preload

Labs and studies

  • Type and screen

Patient preparation and premedication

  • IV midazolam for anxiety
  • PO Acetaminophen for pain
  • PO gabapentin
  • PO celecoxib
  • Scopolamine patch for PONV

Regional and neuraxial techniques

  • Spinal and/or epidural mainly for vaginal approach or for supplementation of analgesia with general for open approach

Intraoperative management

Monitoring and access

  • Standard ASA monitors
  • 5-lead EKG
  • +/- arterial depending size/location/approach of myomectomy
  • OG/NGT to decompress stomach prior to trocar placement to decrease risk of injury
  • PIV x 2 ( at least 1 large bore for open)

Induction and airway management

  • If general is chosen, standard induction
    • ETT vs LMA
  • If neuraxial is chosen, minimal to deep sedation is reasonable

Positioning

  • Lithotomy (laparoscopic, vaginal approach)
  • Supine (open approach)
  • Steep Trendelenburg (laparoscopic approach)

Maintenance and surgical considerations

  • Maintenance with volatile anesthetic supplemented with opioid or neuraxial for analgesic
    • Consider TIVA is high risk for PONV
    • Maintain neuromuscular blockade if open or laparoscopy
  • Physiologic of abdominal insufflation
    • Decreased FRC
      • May require adjustment of PEEP to prevent alveolar collapse
    • CO2 retention
      • May require adjustment of MV to decrease absorbed CO2 from insufflation
    • Increase HR, MAP, PVR and SVR
    • Decreased venous return from IVC collapsed, preload, and cardiac output
    • Bradycardia and systole
      • May need to decompress abdomen from insufflation, and proceed abdominal insufflation slowly
      • Treat with atropine or glycopyrrolate
  • Monitor blood loss, transfuse if needed
    • Vascular injury
  • CO2 air embolism
  • Subcutaneous/mediastinal emphysema
  • Uterine rupture
  • Bowel/bladder injury
  • Monitored fluid infused and fluid retrieved and assess for fluid shifts and electrolytes imbalance if vaginal approach

Emergence

  • PONV prophylaxis

Postoperative management

Disposition

  • PACU
  • Home likely for laparoscopic or vaginal approach
  • Most likely floor for open approach

Pain management

  • Pain ranges from mild to severe depending on surgical approach
    • Multimodal analgesia
      • IV/PO acetominophen
      • IV/PO opioids
      • IV/PO NSAIDs based on discussion with surgical team
      • IV lidocaine
      • IV ketamine
      • Local anesthetic at trocar sites
      • TAP blocks
      • Epidural analgesia

Potential complications

  • Bleeding/hematoma
  • Pregnancy complications
  • Infections
  • Peroneal nerve damage
  • Adhesion formation
  • Fistula formation
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Pulmonary edema
  • Electrolyte imbalances

Procedure variants

Open myomectomy Laparoscopic myomectomy Vaginal myomectomy
Unique considerations
  • Increased bleeding risk
  • Minimizes blood lost
  • May require mini-laparotomy or posterior culdotomy to retrieve fibroids
  • Requires hysteroscopy
  • Fluid shifts
Position Supine Steep Trendelenburg +/- lithotomy Lithotomy
Surgical time 1-4 hours 1-4 hours
EBL 1-1.5 L 100-600 mL 0-100 mL
Postoperative disposition Floor PACU and usually discharged home PACU and usually discharged home
Pain management Severe, multimodal, consider epidural Moderate, multimodal Mild to moderate, multimodal
Potential complications Bowel/bladder injury, bleeding Bowel/bladder injury, complications of abdominal CO2 insufflation Uterine rupture, pulmonary edema, electrolyte abnormalities

References

  1. ↑ Anesthesiologist's manual of surgical procedures. Richard A. Jaffe, Clifford A. Schmiesing, Brenda Golianu (Sixth edition ed.). Philadelphia. 2020. ISBN 978-1-4698-2916-6. OCLC 1117874404. |edition= has extra text (help)CS1 maint: others (link)

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