The Utility of Postoperative Hemoglobin Testing for Benign Hysterectomy and Myomectomy

Abstract

significantly different between the two groups. Overall, the included studies had a high risk of bias and large heterogeneity. Conclusion: The use of uterine tourniquet at the time of abdominal myomectomy decreases blood loss and may decrease post operative transfusion. The intervention is inexpensive, simple and does not increase operative time or complications. Further high-quality research is needed.