Can the application of a temporary uterine tourniquet during an abdominal myomectomy reduce bleeding?

Abstract

Objective: Uterine fibroids are common, benign uterine tumours. The three most common surgical treatment approaches for uterine fibroids are laparoscopic, robotic and abdominal myomectomies. Bleeding is a risk with all three approaches. The present study compared postoperative and pregnancy outcomes in patients with bilateral uterine artery occlusion who underwent an abdominal myomectomy, with or without a temporary uterine tourniquet.