Evaluation of Myomectomy During Cesarean Section: A Tertiary Center Experience

Aim: The study aims to investigate the outcomes of patients who underwent myomectomy during cesarean section in our tertiary center. Material and method: This study was conducted between January 1, 2015 and May 31, 2022. The patients included in the study were divided into three groups: patients with myoma uteri and pregnancy who underwent cesarean section and simultaneous myomectomy (Group 1), patients with myoma uteri and pregnancy who underwent cesarean section only (Group 2), and pregnant patients without myoma who underwent cesarean section only (Group 3). The groups were compared in terms of preoperative and postoperative results. Results: A total of 138 patients, 56 40.6% (Group 1), 31 22.5% (Group 2), 51 37% (Group 3) were included in the study. When compared according to demographic characteristics, Group 1 and Group 2 had significantly higher age and significantly lower gravida and parity (p: <0.001, p: 0.048, p: 0.005, respectively). There was no significant difference between Group 1 and Group 2 in terms of myoma size and number (p: 0.162, p: 0.228, respectively). Operative time, laboratory results, and blood transfusion requirements were similar between the groups. Conclusion: Although myomectomy can be performed during a cesarean section by an experienced surgeon in a tertiary center, it should be noted that complications may arise and that precautions must, therefore, be taken.