The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review
Background Benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts are very common and often require surgical excision. However, there has been a growing concern over the possible damaging effect of this surgery on ovarian reserve. Objective The aim of this metaanalysis was to investigate the impact of excis...
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| author | Mohamed, Ahmed A. Al-Hussaini, Tarek K. Fathalla, Mohamed M. El Shamy, Tarek T. Abdelaal, Ibrahim I. Amer, Saad A. |
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Benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts are very common and often require surgical excision. However, there has been a growing concern over the possible damaging effect of this surgery on ovarian reserve.
Objective
The aim of this metaanalysis was to investigate the impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve as determined by serum anti-Müllerian hormone level.
Data Sources
MEDLINE, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Embase were searched electronically.
Study Design
All prospective and retrospective cohort studies as well as randomized trials that analyzed changes of serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations after excision of benign nonendometriotic cysts were eligible. Twenty-five studies were identified, of which 10 were included in this analysis.
Data Extraction
Two reviewers performed the data extraction independently.
Results
A pooled analysis of 367 patients showed a statistically significant decline in serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentration after ovarian cystectomy (weighted mean difference, –1.14 ng/mL; 95% confidence interval, –1.36 to –0.92; I2 = 43%). Subgroup analysis including studies with a 3-month follow-up, studies using Gen II anti-Müllerian hormone assay and studies using IOT anti-Müllerian hormone assay improved heterogeneity and still showed significant postoperative decline of circulating anti-Müllerian hormone (weighted mean difference, –1.44 [95% confidence interval, –1.71 to –1.1; I2 = 0%], –0.88 [95% confidence interval, –1.71 to –0.04; I2 = 0%], and –1.56 [95% confidence interval, –2.44 to –0.69; I2 = 22%], respectively). Sensitivity analysis including studies with low risk of bias and excluding studies with possible confounding factors still showed a significant decline in circulating anti-Müllerian hormone.
Conclusion
Excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cyst(s) seems to result in a marked reduction of circulating anti-Müllerian hormone. It remains to be established whether this reflects a real compromise to ovarian reserve. |
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| spelling | nottingham-442322020-05-04T18:05:08Z https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/44232/ The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review Mohamed, Ahmed A. Al-Hussaini, Tarek K. Fathalla, Mohamed M. El Shamy, Tarek T. Abdelaal, Ibrahim I. Amer, Saad A. Background Benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts are very common and often require surgical excision. However, there has been a growing concern over the possible damaging effect of this surgery on ovarian reserve. Objective The aim of this metaanalysis was to investigate the impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve as determined by serum anti-Müllerian hormone level. Data Sources MEDLINE, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Embase were searched electronically. Study Design All prospective and retrospective cohort studies as well as randomized trials that analyzed changes of serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations after excision of benign nonendometriotic cysts were eligible. Twenty-five studies were identified, of which 10 were included in this analysis. Data Extraction Two reviewers performed the data extraction independently. Results A pooled analysis of 367 patients showed a statistically significant decline in serum anti-Müllerian hormone concentration after ovarian cystectomy (weighted mean difference, –1.14 ng/mL; 95% confidence interval, –1.36 to –0.92; I2 = 43%). Subgroup analysis including studies with a 3-month follow-up, studies using Gen II anti-Müllerian hormone assay and studies using IOT anti-Müllerian hormone assay improved heterogeneity and still showed significant postoperative decline of circulating anti-Müllerian hormone (weighted mean difference, –1.44 [95% confidence interval, –1.71 to –1.1; I2 = 0%], –0.88 [95% confidence interval, –1.71 to –0.04; I2 = 0%], and –1.56 [95% confidence interval, –2.44 to –0.69; I2 = 22%], respectively). Sensitivity analysis including studies with low risk of bias and excluding studies with possible confounding factors still showed a significant decline in circulating anti-Müllerian hormone. Conclusion Excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cyst(s) seems to result in a marked reduction of circulating anti-Müllerian hormone. It remains to be established whether this reflects a real compromise to ovarian reserve. Elsevier 2016-08-31 Article PeerReviewed Mohamed, Ahmed A., Al-Hussaini, Tarek K., Fathalla, Mohamed M., El Shamy, Tarek T., Abdelaal, Ibrahim I. and Amer, Saad A. (2016) The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 215 (2). pp. 169-176. ISSN 1097-6868 Anti-Müllerian hormone Benign ovarian cysts Ovarian cystectomy Ovarian reserve https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajog.2016.03.045 doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.03.045 doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2016.03.045 |
| spellingShingle | Anti-Müllerian hormone Benign ovarian cysts Ovarian cystectomy Ovarian reserve Mohamed, Ahmed A. Al-Hussaini, Tarek K. Fathalla, Mohamed M. El Shamy, Tarek T. Abdelaal, Ibrahim I. Amer, Saad A. The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| title | The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| title_full | The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| title_short | The impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| title_sort | impact of excision of benign nonendometriotic ovarian cysts on ovarian reserve: a systematic review |
| topic | Anti-Müllerian hormone Benign ovarian cysts Ovarian cystectomy Ovarian reserve |
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