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The objectives of this study were to determine the effectiveness of post-polypectomy hysteroscopic endometrial resection in preventing the recurrence of endometrial polyps in post-menopausal patients and analyse the complications and necessity of additional surgery in patients, in addition to their degree of satisfaction.

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Endometrial resection proved effective in preventing the recurrence of endometrial polyps. It is a safe and effective method. Post-menopausal bleeding reduces the presence of endometrial polyps. Patients reported satisfaction and acceptance of the procedure.

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Adopting preventive procedures demonstrates its clinical utility in groups of selected patients.

Professor Jesus S. Jimenez-Lopez
Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre

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This page is a summary of: Effectiveness of transcervical hysteroscopic endometrial resection based on the prevention of the recurrence of endometrial polyps in post-menopausal women, BMC Women s Health, February 2015, Springer Science + Business Media,
DOI: 10.1186/s12905-015-0179-0.
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