Methods of reducing blood loss during reconstructive operations on the uterus

There can be no doubt about expediency of reconstructive operations on the uterus in young patients. These operations make it possible to preserve reproductive and menstrual function. However, such operations are accompanied by formation of extensive wound surfaces, considerable muscular tissue defects and characterized by high traumatism, quite often impossibility to ensure effective hemostasis and massive blood loss during operation. In this connection a number of complications during early postoperative period is higher than after hysterectomy. Taking into account the above, it is actual to use the surgical techniques which allow to reduce traumatism of operation and ensure effective hemostasis. In present review different methods used for ensuring hemostasis and reducing operative blood loss during reconstructive operations on the uterus are considered.