Histerectomy Vs Partial Myometrial Resection for Placenta Accreta Spectrum
Condition: Placenta Accreta
MeSH terms: Placenta Accreta
Study type: Interventional

Summary: 
      Currently, Placenta Accreta Spectrum (PAS) has two treatment options: hysterectomy
      (completely removing the uterus) and partial myometrial resection (resecting the part of the
      uterus affected by this pathology).

      The present study is a feasibility study of a multicenter, randomized controlled clinical
      trial to be carried out in 3 health institutions. Patients who meet the inclusion criteria,
      after signing the informed consent, will be taken to the surgical procedure and before the
      start of the procedure they will be randomized to one of the two interventions, hysterectomy
      or partial myometrial resection, intra-surgical clinical outcomes will be explored and a
      follow-up will be carried out during the immediate post-surgical period (72 hours), in 7 to
      12 days and at 42 days postpartum.

      A sample size of 60 patients is estimated among the 3 health institutions, with an
      approximate duration of the study of 24 months.
    


Intervention name(s): Hysterectomy; Partial Myometrial Resection
Intervention type(s): Procedure; Procedure
Intervention description(s): Hysterectomy: An incision will be made above the level of the placenta, delivering the newborn. Uterotonics will be administered, and spontaneous delivery of the placenta will be awaited using gentle traction. The absence of spontaneous separation of the placenta will confirm the diagnosis of PAS, the patient will undergo to hysterectomy. The complete removal of the uterus will be attempted, including the cervix, the duration of the intervention and intraoperative blood loss will be recorded, as well as the damage to organs neighboring the uterus. In this arm of the study, to hysterectomy will be performed in 100% of patients; Partial myometrial resection: The technique described by Palacios-Jaraquemada et al5. will be followed. Briefly, the uterus will be dissected to free it from the posterior wall of the bladder to the cervix. The vesico-uterine vessels will be ligated and the parametrial space will be visualized. The hysterotomy will be performed in the upper segment, immediately above the area of invasion of the myometrium. The entire invaded myometrium and the entire placenta will be removed. The uterus will repair itself in one or two layers. Intrauterine balloon tamponade will be used if indicated.
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention model: Parallel Assignment
Intervention model description: Eligible women will receive complete information about the study. If they agree to participate in it, they will sign the informed consent for both interventions: hysterectomy and partial myometrial resection. The final modality of intervention will be decided at randomization prior to the start of the surgical procedure.
If the diagnosis of PAS is confirmed by observing the clinical criteria endorsed by the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the patient's participation in the study is confirmed and the surgical procedure defined by randomization is continued, that is, one of the two arms of the study: Primary hysterectomy or Partial myometrial resection.
Masking: None (Open Label)
Primary purpose: Treatment
Keywords: Placenta accreta; Resective reconstructive treatment; Hysterectomy