Anti-adhesion barrier gels following operative hysteroscopy for treating female infertility: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Gynecological Surgery

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 113-127

  Bosteels, Jan ^a,b   Weyers, Steven ^c   Mol, Ben W J ^d   D'Hooghe, Thomas ^e  

^a Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Imeldahospitaal ^*  (Belgium)

^b Belgian Center for Evidence Based Medicine   (Belgium)

^c GHENT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (Belgium)

^d UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE   (Australia)

^e UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN   (Belgium)

Author keywords

Adhesion prevention; Barrier gel; Infertility; Meta analysis; Operative hysteroscopy; Systematic review

Indexed keywords

HYALURONIC ACID; POLYSACCHARIDE;

ANTI ADHESION BARRIER GEL; CLINICAL ASSESSMENT; DISEASE ASSOCIATION; DISEASE SEVERITY; ENDOMETRIUM POLYP; FEMALE INFERTILITY; HUMAN; HYSTEROSCOPY; META ANALYSIS; PREGNANCY OUTCOME; REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH; REVIEW; RISK ASSESSMENT; SURGICAL EQUIPMENT; SURGICAL RISK; SYSTEMATIC REVIEW; TREATMENT OUTCOME; UTERUS CAVITY; UTERUS MYOMA;

EID: 84899985956     PISSN: 16132076     EISSN: 16132084     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10397-014-0832-x     Document Type: Review

References (46)

1. Deans R, Abbott J (2010) Review of intrauterine adhesions. JMinim Invasive Gynecol 17:555-569
2. OkuliczWC (2002) Regeneration. In: Glasser SR, Aplin JD, Giudice LC, Tabibzadeh S (eds) The endometrium. Taylor and Francis, London, pp 110-120
3. Taskin O, Sadik S, Onoglu A, Gokdeniz R, Erturan E, Burak F, Wheeler JM (2000) Role of endometrial suppression on the frequency of intrauterine adhesions after resectoscopic surgery. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparoscopists 7(3):351-354 (Pubitemid 32661601)
4. Yang JH, Chen MJ, Chen CD, Chen SU, Ho HN, Yang YS (2013) Optimalwaiting period for subsequent fertility treatment after various hysteroscopic surgeries. Fertil Steril 99:2092-2096.e3
5. Schenker JG, Margalioth EJ (1982) Intrauterine adhesions: an updated appraisal. Fertil Steril 37:593-610 (Pubitemid 12161096)
6. Kodaman PH, Arici A (2007) Intra-uterine adhesions and fertility outcome: how to optimize success? Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol 19(3): 207-214 (Pubitemid 46743065)
7. Renier D, Bellato PA, Bellini D, Pavesio A, Pressato D, Borrione A (2005) Pharmacokinetic behaviour of ACP gel, an autocrosslinked hyaluronan derivative, after intraperitoneal administration. Biomaterials 26:5368-5374 (Pubitemid 40462351)
8. Leach RE, Burns JW, Dawe EJ, SmithBarbour MD, Diamond MP (1998) Reduction of postsurgical adhesion formation in the rabbit uterine horn model with use of hyaluronate/carboxymethylcellulose gel. Fertil Steril 69(3):415-417
9. Belluco C, Meggiolaro F, Pressato D, Pavesio A, Bigon E, Dona M, Forlin M, Nitti D, Lise M (2001) Prevention of postsurgical adhesions with an auto cross linked hyaluronan derivative gel. J Surg Res 100:217-221 (Pubitemid 32989366)
10. BindaMM,Molinas CR, Bastidas A, JansenM, Koninckx PR (2007) Efficacy of barriers and hypoxia-inducible factor inhibitors to prevent CO2 pneumoperitoneum-enhanced adhesions in a laparoscopic mouse model. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 14(5):591-599 (Pubitemid 47369690)
11. Binda MM, Koninckx PR (2009) Prevention of adhesion formation in a laparoscopic mouse model should combine local treatment with peritoneal cavity conditioning. Hum Reprod 24(6):1473-1479
12. Binda MM, Koninckx PR (2010) Hyperoxia and prevention of adhesion formation: a laparoscopic mouse model for open surgery. Br J Obstet Gynaecol 117(3):331-339
13. De Iaco PA, Stefanetti M, Pressato D, Piana S, Donà M, Pavesio A, Bovicelli L (1998) A novel hyaluronan-based gel in laparoscopic adhesion prevention: preclinical evaluation in an animal model. Fertil Steril 69:318-323
14. Koçak I, Unlü C, Akçan Y, Yakin K (1999) Reduction of adhesion formation with cross-linked hyaluronic acid after peritoneal surgery in rats. Fertil Steril 72:873-878 (Pubitemid 29505452)
15. Shamiyeh A, Danis J, Benkö L, Vattay P, Röth E, Tulipan L, Shebl O, Wayand W (2007) Effect of hyaluron derivate gel in prevention of postsurgical peritoneal adhesions - an experimental study in pigs. Hepatogastroenterology 54(76):1121-1124 (Pubitemid 47018182)
16. Wallwiener M, Brucker S, Hierlemann H, Brochhausen C, Solomayer E,Wallwiener C (2006) Innovative barriers for peritoneal adhesion prevention: liquid or solid? A rat uterine horn model. Fertil Steril 86(4 Suppl):1266-1276 (Pubitemid 44427821)
17. Schonman R, Corona R, Bastidas A, De Cicco C, Mailova K, Koninckx PR (2008) Intercoat gel (Oxiplex): efficacy, safety, and tissue response in a laparoscopic mouse model. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 16(2):188-194
18. Kelekci S, Yilmaz B, Oguz S, Zergero?lu S, Inan I, Tokuco?lu S (2004) The efficacy of a hyaluronate/carboxymethylcellulose membrane in prevention of postoperative adhesion in a rat uterine horn model. Tohoku J Exp Med 204:189-194 (Pubitemid 39619136)
19. Rajab TK, Wallwiener M, Planck C, Brochhausen C, Kraemer B, Wallwiener CW (2010) A direct comparison of seprafilm, adept, intercoat, and spraygel for adhesion prophylaxis. J Surg Res 161:246-249
20. Laurent TC, Fraser JRE (1992) Hyaluronan. J Fed Am Soc Exp Biol 6:2397-2404
21. Nimrod A, Ezra E, Ezov N, Nachum G, Parisada B (1992) Absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of bacteria-derived hyaluronic acid in rats and rabbits. J Ocul Pharmacol 8:161-172
22. Diamond MP, DeCherney AH, Linsky CB, Cunningham T, Constantine B (1988) Adhesion re-formation in the rabbit uterine horn model: I. Reduction with carboxymethylcellulose. Int J Fertil 33:372-375 (Pubitemid 18259376)
23. D'Hooghe TM, Kyama CM, Chai D, Fassbender A, Vodolazkaia A, Bokor A, Mwenda JM (2009) Nonhuman primate models for translational research in endometriosis. Reprod Sci 16(2):152-161
24. Ducarme G, Davitian C, Zarrouk S, Uzan M, Poncelet C (2006) Interest of auto-crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel in the prevention of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic surgery: a case-control study. J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod 35(7):691-695 (Pubitemid 44683675)
25. DeCherney AH, diZerega GS (1997) Clinical problem of intraperitoneal postsurgical adhesion formation following general surgery and the use of adhesion prevention barriers. Surg Clin North Am 77:671-688 (Pubitemid 27256040)
26. diZerega GS (1994) Contemporary adhesion prevention. Fertil Steril 61:219-235
27. Baakdah H, Tulandi T (2005) Adhesion in gynaecology complication, cost, and prevention: a review. Surg Technol Int 14:185-190
28. Zegers-Hochschild F, Adamson GD, de Mouzon J, Mansour R, Nygren K, Sullivan E et al (2009) International Committee for Monitoring Assisted Reproductive Technology (ICMART) and the World Health Organization (WHO) revised glossary of ART terminology, 2009. Fertil Steril 92(5):1520-1524
29. Wamsteker K, De Block S (1998) Diagnostic hysteroscopy: technique and documentation. In: Sutton C, Diamond M (eds) Endoscopic surgery for gynecologists. Saunders, London, pp 511-524
30. Anonymous (1988) The American Fertility Society classifications of adnexal adhesions, distal tubal occlusion, tubal occlusion secondary to tubal ligation, tubal pregnancies, müllerian anomalies and intrauterine adhesions. Fertil Steril 49:944-955
31. Nasr A, Al-Inany H, Thabet S, Aboulghar M (2000) A clinicohysteroscopic scoring system of intrauterine adhesions. Gynecol Obstet Invest 50:178-181
32. March C, Israel R, March A (1978) Hysteroscopic management of intrauterine adhesions. Am J Obstet Gynecol 130:653-657 (Pubitemid 8283188)
33. Hamou J, Salat-Baroux J, Siegler A (1983) Diagnosis and treatment of intrauterine adhesions by microhysteroscopy. Fertil Steril 39:321-326 (Pubitemid 13152891)
34. Valle RF, Sciarra JJ (1988) Intrauterine adhesions: hysteroscopic diagnosis, classification, treatment, and reproductive outcome. Am J Obstet Gynecol 158:1459-1470
35. Donnez J, Nisolle M (1994) Hysteroscopic adhesiolysis of intrauterine adhesions (Asherman syndrome). In: Donnez J (ed) Atlas of laser operative laparoscopy and hysteroscopy. Parthenon, London, pp 305-322
36. Acunzo G, GuidaM, PellicanoM, Tommaselli GA, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Bifulco G, Cirillo D, Taylor A, Nappi C (2003) Effectiveness of auto-cross-linked hyaluronic acid gel in the prevention of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic adhesiolysis: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Hum Reprod 18(9):1918-1921 (Pubitemid 37107568)
37. De Iaco PA, Muzzupapa G, Bovicelli A, Marconi S, Bitti SR, Sansovini M, Bovicelli L (2003) Hyaluronan derivative gel (Hyalobarrier gel) in intrauterine adhesion (IUA) prevention after operative hysteroscopy. Ellipse 19(1):15-18
38. Di Spiezio Sardo A, SpinelliM, Bramante S, ScognamiglioM,Greco E, Guida M, Cela V, Nappi C (2011) Efficacy of a polyethylene oxide-sodium carboxymethylcellulose gel in prevention of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic surgery. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 18(4):462-469
39. Guida M, Acunzo G, Di Spiezio Sardo A, Bifulco G, Piccoli R, Pellicano M, Cerrota G, Cirillo D, Nappi C (2004) Effectiveness of auto-crosslinked hyaluronic acid gel in the prevention of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic surgery: a prospective, randomized, controlled study. Hum Reprod 19(6):1461-1464 (Pubitemid 38807724)
40. Pansky M, Fuchs N, Ben Ami I, Tovbin Y, Halperin R, Vaknin Z, Smorgick N (2011) Intercoat (Oxiplex/AP Gel) for preventing intrauterine adhesions following operative hysteroscopy for suspected retained products of conception-a pilot study. J Minim Invasive Gynecol 18(S21):68
41. Efficiency of INTERCOAT (Oxiplex/AP gel) in preventing intrauterine adhesion formation in hysteroscopic surgery - a prospective double blind randomized study. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01637974
42. Use of hyaluronic acid gel to prevent intrauterine adhesions in hysteroscopic surgery. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01464528
43. Bosteels J, Kasius J,Weyers S, Broekmans FJ,Mol BWJ, D'Hooghe TM (2013) Hysteroscopy for treating subfertility associated with suspected major uterine cavity abnormalities. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 1, Art. No.: CD009461
44. Mais V, Cirronis MG, Peiretti M, Ferrucci G, Cossu E, Melis GB (2012) Efficacy of auto-crosslinked hyaluronan gel for adhesion prevention in laparoscopy and hysteroscopy; a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 160:1-5
45. Revaux A, Ducarme G, Luton D (2008) Prevention of intrauterine adhesions after hysteroscopic surgery. Gynecologie, Obstetrique et Fertilité 36(3):311-317 (Pubitemid 351444829)
46. Higgins JPT, Green S (eds) (2008) Cochrane handbook for systematic reviews of interventions. Wiley, Chichester