Predictors of fluid intravasation during operative hysteroscopy: a preplanned prospective observational study with 200 cases

Preditores de intravasamento durante histeroscopia cirúrgica: um estudo observacional prospectivo com 200 casos

Abstracts

PURPOSE:

To verify the predictors of intravasation rate during hysteroscopy.

METHODS:

Prospective observational study (Canadian Task Force classification II-1). All cases (n=200 women; 22 to 86 years old) were treated in an operating room setting. Considering respective bag overfill to calculate water balance, we tested two multiple linear regression models: one for total intravasation (mL) and the other for absorption rate (mL.min^-1). The predictors tested (independent variables) were energy (mono/bipolar), tube patency (with/without tubal ligation), hysterometry (cm), age≤50 years, body surface area (m²⁾, surgical complexity (with/without myomectomy) and duration (min).

RESULTS:

Mean intravasation was significantly higher when myomectomy was performed (442±616 versus 223±332 mL; p<0.01). In the proposed multiple linear regression models for total intravasation (adjusted R²=0.44; p<0.01), the only significant predictors were myomectomy and duration (p<0.01).In the proposed model for intravasation rate (R²=0.39; p<0.01), only myomectomy and hysterometry were significant predictors (p=0.02 and p<0.01, respectively).

CONCLUSIONS:

Not only myomectomy but also hysterometry were significant predictors of intravasation rate during operative hysteroscopy.

OBJETIVO:

Testar preditores do ritmo de intravasamento durante histeroscopia cirúrgica.

MÉTODOS:

Estudo prospectivo observacional (classificação: Canadian Task Force II-1) incluindo casos conduzidos em centro cirúrgico (n=200 mulheres; 22 a 86 anos de idade). Considerando os erros de aferição nas embalagens de solução de irrigação para calcular o balanço hídrico, nós testamos dois modelos de regressão linear múltipla: um para intravasamento total (mL) e outro para ritmo de intravasamento (mL.min^-1). Os preditores testados (variáveis independentes) foram energia (mono/bipolar), permeabilidade tubária (com/sem ligadura tubária), histerometria (cm), status ovariano (idade≤50 anos), área de superfície corporal (m²⁾, complexidade de cirurgia (com/sem miomectomia) e tempo de ressecção (min).

RESULTADOS:

O intravasamento médio foi significativamente maior quando miomectomia foi realizada (442±616 versus 223±332 mL, p<0,01). No modelo proposto para intravasamento total (R² ajustado=0,44; p<0,01), os únicos preditores significativos foram miomectomia e tempo de duração (p<0,01). No modelo proposto para a taxa de intravasamento (R²=0,39; p<0,01), somente miomectomia e histerometria foram preditores significativos (p=0,02 e p<0,01, respectivamente).

CONCLUSÕES:

Não só a miomectomia mas também a histerometria são preditores significativo da taxa de intravasamento durante histeroscopia cirúrgica.

Introduction

Besides transurethral resection of the prostate, operative hysteroscopy (OH) is an endoscopic surgery in which undesirable absorption of irrigation fluids is a major risk factor for complications^1-5. Distension media, if absorbed systemically in sufficient amounts, can trigger adverse events, including life-threatening complications. Consequently, the Practice Committee of the Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecology Worldwide (AAGL) has recently stated that understanding the physical properties and the potential risks associated with the use of the various distending media is critical for the safe performance of hysteroscopic procedures⁶.

Operative hysteroscopy has been the treatment of choice in symptomatic patients with a submucous myoma with diameter of 6 cm or less⁷whereas the excessive intravasation of the fluid used to distend and irrigate the uterine cavity has been the main complication during hysteroscopic myomectomy^{8 , 9}. Complications such as cardiovascular collapse and non cardiogenic pulmonary edema may occur if large volumes of any distension media are rapidly absorbed^10-14. Still, fluid overload becomes quite dangerous when a solution lacks electrolytes (i.e. sodium) because of the risk of cerebral edema and dilutional hyponatremia^15-17, condition in which immediate intensive approach is necessary¹⁸.

In endoscopic resections, both monopolar (which needs non-electrolytic solutions as distension fluid) or bipolar (more expensive technique, which accepts electrolytic/ionic solutions^{19 , 20}) probes can be used for performing hysteroscopic adhesiolysis, resection of uterine septum, endometrium, polyps and fibroids^{10 , 13 , 21-24}. In fact, both techniques have been widely used over the last decade^{14 , 25 , 26}. Recently, we have hypothesized that endoscopic surgeries with bipolar energy are associated with higher absorption of irrigation fluid due to higher permissibility of pressure and surgical time when an electrolytic solution is used.

Although resection time is an obvious issue regarding total fluid absorption during endoscopic surgeries, other risk factors for fluid overload during OH (i.e. complex myomectomy or large/ample adhesiolysis) are not completely elucidated because no studies have tested (and quantified) their independent contribution or relation to fluid loss⁸. Yet, there is few published information concerning predictors of complications associated to OH^{10 , 14}. The objective of this study was to assess (under a multivariate context) potential predictors of intravasation rate in order to improve the prompt identification of risky cases by both anesthetists and hysteroscopists.

Methods

In this preplanned prospective observational, we assessed 200 consecutive hysteroscopic surgeries performed from April 2007 to March 2008. The inclusion criterion was all women submitted to OH with resectoscope under identically controlled intrauterine distension pressure.

Patients were anesthetized in an operating room setting using general (88%) or spinal (12%) anesthesia according to clinical criteria and patients' preferences. The cervical canal was dilated to Hegar 10 or 11 before the rigid resectoscope pass into the uterine cavity. The same hysteroscopy equipment was used for every case: a slightly fore-oblique 30° telescope with an outer diameter of 4 mm and an internal/external sheaths of 10 mm outer diameter that provide a constant inflow and outflow of distension fluid for generating a continuous and efficient flow system inside the uterine cavity.

With respect to intrauterine pressure, intra-operatory distension of the uterus was identically performed with Stryker^(r) Endoscopy Pump (USA) with no suction system. The maximal fluid pressure (superior limit) was set to 100 mmHg and the fluid exit of resectoscope was kept opened for permitting minimal resistance to flow. Trans-operatory intrauterine distension pressure was then determined by a dynamic fluid column (irrigation flow >0) with values below 100 mmHg. When this condition was not enough to guarantee a good operatory field and higher pressure was necessary, the cases were then excluded.

Both monopolar and bipolar probes were included in this study. As customary, we previously selected patients to use mono or bipolar diathermy probe after discussing the benefit-cost ratio for each surgery as well as considering the economic resources of each individual. No scientific interest influenced this step. When the monopolar probe was chosen, we used a mixture composed of Sorbitol/Manitol 2.7/0.54% (178 mOsm/kg; Frezenius Kabi^(r) or B. Braun^(r) 1000 mL bags) as non-electrolytic distension fluid (without ionic solutes); this solution permits a perfect cut and coagulation, which was performed with a rigid continuous flow operative hysteroscope (Karl Storz^(r) Endoskope - Germany). Monopolar hysteroscopic endometrial ablation, when indicated, was performed with a 5 mm loop wire diameter and rollerball device. When the bipolar probe was chosen, we used Normal Saline 0.9% (308 mOsm/kg; Frezenius Kabi^(r) or Halex lstar^(r) 1000 mL bags) as the uterine distention media, and the Gynecare^(r) Versapoint Electrosurgical System (Johnson & Johnson Gateway -USA) bipolar resectoscope was used to perform the surgery; the loop and the bipolar shaver electrode were used to perform endometrectomy.

Regarding covariates assessment, patients were grouped according to Fallopian tube patency: those who previously had and had not been submitted to tubal ligation in the past. Also, the variable age was dichotomized in order to consider the ovarian status and its possible physiological influences on the uterus as a discrete variable; since menopause occurs, at an average age of 50.7 years²⁷ and can last several years²⁸, the age 50years was chosen to group women: age>50years (peri- and post-menopause period) and age ≤50years (pre-menopause). All surgeries in which a fibroid resection was made were included in the myomectomy group, no matter what other procedures were also performed. Others were grouped in the without-myomectomy group. Large/ample adhesiolysis (3 cases) were also included in myomectomy group because it is also known to be a very risky procedure for overload⁸. Hysterometry (cm) was determined immediately before surgery, when patients had just gone under anesthesia. Body surface area (SA) was calculated for each individual according the formula: SA (m²⁾ = [weight (kg) x height (cm)/3,600]^1/2. Total surgical time (min) integrated the period between the beginning and the end of the uterus pressurization.

In a pilot approach, we assessed overfill of the solution bags for actual measurement of pumped fluid, as recommended in previous studies^{5 , 8}. The actual volume (mL) was previously verified in three samples of each commercial product with a 1,000 mL graduated glass cylinder (scale=5 mL), and the respective averages were used to calculate fluid balance at each surgery. With respect to overfill in Sorbitol/Manitol 2.7/0.54% bags, the actual volume of a 1,000 mL bag averaged 1,014 mL from Frezenius Kabi^(r) (1,011 to 1,016 mL) and 1,022 mL from B Braun^(r) bags (1,016 to 1,025 mL). In Normal Saline 0.9%, the actual volume of a 1,000 mL bag averaged 1,013 mL from Frezenius Kabi^(r) (1,000 to 1,023 mL) and 1,024 mL in Halex lstar^(r)(1,012 to 1,037 mL). Commercial products were then identified and respective volumetric factors were used for correcting fluid balance in each surgery.

In all cases, the same trained nurse was responsible for the trans-operatory fluid balance under express supervision of the anesthesiologists (MFF and EAN). The volume of distension solution that was absorbed was checked after each 2,000 mL of pumped solution. After considering respective bag overfill for correcting total fluid balance, we calculated two different endpoints as dependent variables (targets): total intravasation and mean absorptionrate.

This study was previously approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira - Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (CEP IFF-FIOCRUZ Number 0045.0.008.000-07, Comissão Nacional de Ética em Pesquisa, Ministério da Saúde do Brasil) in accordance with the Guidelines and Regulatory Standards for Research Involving Human Beings.

Statistics

We used the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to assay the null hypothesis of normality of distribution of continuous variables and Levene's test for Equality of Variances to consider homoscedasticity (ideal conditions for performing parametric statistic). Finally, we also verified on multiple regression that the residuals (predicted minus observed values) were distributed close to normal (i.e., they follow a Gaussian distribution). We used Student's t test to compare means and parametric bivariate correlation (Pearson) to evaluated association among continuous variables. All significance tests that were two-tailed were considered statistically significant when p<0.05^{29 , 30}.

We used different multiple linear regression models (MLRMs) to assess both total intravasation (mL) and intravasation rate (mL.min^-1) as a dependent variable. In the proposed MLRMs, the value of each target variable could be simultaneously estimated from those called independent variables (regressors). Afterward, significances of the partial linear regression coefficients and intercept (constant) were statistically tested; the unstandardized coefficients (B) reflected the original units in which the variables were measured whereas standardized coefficients (β) provided the estimate of the average number of standard deviations change in the criterion that could be produced by a change of one standard deviation in the regression concerned. Comparable small Beta values for some independent variables showed that they play minor parts in the regression^{29 , 31}. The standard model (Enter) requested a standard regression analysis including all predictors that were tested. The optimized model (Backward Stepwise) excluded the non-significant coefficients one by one to keep only significant predictors and improve the coefficient of determination (adjusted R²⁾. Type of energy (mono/bipolar probe), fallopian tube patency (with/without tubal ligation), hysterometry (cm), age (older/younger than 50 years old), body surface area (m²⁾, surgery (with/without myomectomy) and surgical time (min) were tested as independent variables (predictors) possibly capable to predict total intravasation. Furthermore, we tested the same variables (except surgical time) as predictors of intravasation rate. Despite being a major factor contributing to fluid intravasation, intrauterine fluid pressure was not an independent variable in the analysis because it was considered constant. Statistical analyses were run with SPSS 15.0 for Windows (www.spss.com - USA)³¹.

Results

Patients' ages varied from 22 to 86 years old (mean=49.1; standard deviation (SD)=12), and the characteristics of the sample were summarized in Table 1.

Table 1.
Characteristics of the sample (n=200)

	Mean	95%CI	Minimum	Maximum
Age (years)	49.1	47.4–50.9	22	86
Weight (kg)	67.3	65.0–69.6	45	150
Height (cm)	159.3	158.1–160.4	143	186
BSA (m2)	1.7	1.69–1.75	1.4	2.7
Hysterometry (cm)	8.1	7.9–8.3	5	12

• BSA: Body surface area = [weight (kg) x height (cm)/3,600]1/2; 95%CI: 95% confidence interval.

First of all, our results confirmed that overfilled bags could affect the accuracy if fluid balance were calculated without overfill correction, especially in procedures that took more time, in which more irrigating fluid was pumped. The difference (uncorrected minus corrected deficit) should be called "unrecognized intravasation". In this series, the maximal underestimation of absorbed fluid would have occurred after a (bipolar) multiple myomectomy using normal saline (surgical time: 75 min; total pumped fluid: 14,800 mL; corrected total intravasation: 2,851 mL; average overfill: 4.4%). In this case, without overfill correction, total intravasation would have been calculated as only 2,200 mL and the error would have been 651 mL, which is a relevant value.

As expected, mean total intravasation was significantly higher when myomectomy was performed (442±616 versus 223±332 mL; p<0.01). However, despite mean intravasation rate has also been higher during myomectomy, the difference was not significant (21±25 versus 15±19 mL/min; p=0.09). Women with previous tubal ligation averaged comparable values for total intravasation (190±315 versus 233±332 mL; p=0.4) and intravasation rate (13±15 versus 14±19 mL/min; p=0.5) when compared to women with no tubal ligation. Total fluid absorption was significantly lower when surgeries were performed with monopolar probe (228±240 versus 401±568 mL; p=0.01), but difference between intravasation rate means was not statistically significant (15±19 versus 20±25 mL/min; p = 0.1). Comparing cases in which the functional ovarian status was considered poor (age>50 years old) with cases in which ovarian function was considered preserved (age≤50 years old), differences were not significant for intravasation (197±285 versus 293±421 mL; p=0.08) and intravasation rate (16±19 versus 15±21 mL; p=0.5). Considering the 15 surgeries in which total intravasation was >1,000 mL, only in 5 included myomectomy, although the mean total intravasation had been significantly higher when fibroid resection occurred. This issue suggests a noteworthy influence of some other concomitant variables and justified a multivariate statistical approach. These comparisons are summarized in Table 2.

Table 2.
Total intravasation and intravasation rate in 200 consecutive operative hysteroscopies

		Total intravasation (mL)			Intravasation rate (mL/min)
	Frequency n (%)	Mean	95%CI	p-value	Mean	95%CI	p-value
Without myomectomy	158 (79)	223	-362–-75	<0,01	15	-13–1	0.09
With myomectomy	42 (21)	442			21
No tubal ligation	128 (64)	233	-61–148	0.42	14	-4–7	0.57
Previous tubal ligation	72 (36)	190			13
Monopolar probe	152 (76)	228	-305–-42	0.01	14	-11–2	0.15
Bipolar probe	48 (24)	401			20
≤50 years old	116 (58)	293	-10–203	0.08	16	-4–7	0.57
>50 years old	84 (42)	197			15

• Comparison between means according to dichotomized variables (t-test); p: significance (two-tailed); 95%CI: 95% confidence interval of the difference between means.

According to parametric bivariate analysis (Pearson), total intravasation showed significant correlation with body surface area (r=0.5; p<0.01), hysterometry (r=0.5; p<0.01) and duration (r=0.65; p<0.01). Also, intravasation rate showed significant correlation with body surface area (r=0.61; p<0.01) and hysterometry (r=0.61; p<0.01).

Considering the Backward Stepwise our best proposed multivariate model for total intravasation (model 2: adjusted R²=0.44; p<0.01), the partial linear regression coefficients for the variables myomectomy (B=176.9; p<0.01) and duration (B=10.8; p<0.01) were the most important, as expected. Concerning the best proposed multivariate model for intravasation rate (model 4: R²=0.39; p<0.01), the main partial linear regression coefficients were found for the variables myomectomy (B=11.0; p=0.02) and hysterometry (B=1.5; p<0.01). Indeed, it is important to make clear that the variable intravasation rate, obviously, encompasses the variable surgical time (duration), which was the main significant predictor of total intravasation, besides myomectomy (Table 3).

Table 3.
Multiple linear regression models through the origin (no intercept) and bivariate correlation analysis for total intravasation (mL; models 1 and 2) and intravasation rate (mL/min; models 3 and 4) as dependent variables (n = 200)

Predictors	B	95%CI for B	β	p-value	r (Pearson)
Model 1 (adjusted R2=0.43; p<0.01)
Age ≥50 years	9.9	-91–111	0.02	0.85
Tubal ligation	-32.5	-137–72	-0.05	0.54
Bipolar energy	72.4	-59–204	0.08	0.28
Myomectomy	140.4	2–279	0.15	0.05
Surface area (m2)	-13.1	-185–159	-0.06	0.88	0.58 [p<0.01]
Hysterometry (cm)	10.0	-27–47	0.23	0.54	0.59 [p<0.01]
Duration (min)	8.2	4–12	0.44	<0.01	0.65 [p<0.01]
Model 2 (adjusted R2=0.44; p<0.01)
Myomectomy	176.9	48–306	0.19	<0.01
Duration (min)	10.8	8–13	0.58	<0.01
Model 3 (adjusted R2=0.38; p<0.01)
Age ≥50 years	1.8	-5–9	0.05	0.60
Tubal ligation	-1.8	-9–15	-0.05	0.60
Bipolar energy	1.4	-7–10	0.03	0.75
Myomectomy	10.8	2–20	0.18	0.02
Surface area (m2)	2.6	-9–14	0.19	0.44	0.61 [p<0.01]
Hysterometry (cm)	0.9	-1.4–3.3	0.33	0.43	0.61 [p<0.01]
Model 4 (adjusted R2=0.39; p<0.01)
Myomectomy	11.0	2–20	0.18	0.02
Hysterometry (cm)	1.5	1.1–1.9	0.54	<0.01

• Models 1 and 3 (Enter) request a standard regression analysis; Models 2 and 4 (Backward Stepwise) exclude non-significant coefficients (one by one) and repeats the analysis for keeping only the significants; B: unstandardized coefficients; ß: standardized coefficients; 95%CI: 95% confidence interval; R2: coefficient of determination for multivariate model; r: coefficient of correlation between two continuous variables.

Discussion

In this preplanned prospective observational study with 200 cases, we verified that a measurement of the size of the uterus (obtained using a hysterometer) also should be taken into account in operative hysteroscopy as an additional independent variable capable to, preoperatively, alert the team for the risk of fluid overload. Furthermore, the surgical lenght was confirmed to be the main predictor of total intravasation, particularly when a myomectomy (also a significant predictor) is performed.

Before multivariate analysis, the simple statistical comparison between two means (t-test) erroneously pointed a significant influence of bipolar probe on total intravasation. This was probably due to confounding factors because there was no significant coefficient for bipolar probe use when the cases were considered in a MRLM. Therefore, our results corroborate the hypothesis of higher permissibility of surgical time when electrolytic solution is used; surgeries with longer durations have been the main foundation for higher total intravasation with a bipolar probe. Our team thinks electrolytic fluids are the safest distension media, especially for more complex hysteroscopic resections (i.e. multiple myomatosis or large/ample adhesiolysis). However, this safety should not be overestimated because cardiovascular disturbances that indicate gaseous embolism during transcervical resection of myomas may occur despite the limitation of intravasation³² even if bipolar diathermia is used²⁵.

There are uncommon uterine conditions, which can predispose patients to massive absorption and fluid overload. Taking into account the ESGE (European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy) and STEPW (Size, Topography, Extension, Penetration, and Wall) classifications to submucous myomas, the STEPW classification allows better prediction of myoma removal, fluid balance, length of surgery and surgical complications in hysteroscopic myomectomy than ESGE classification³³. Moreover, the location of the myomas does not matter when patient hasa uterus with multiple myomas and low compliance for fluid distention and high vascularization. These conditions may be linked to a higher chance of transforming hysteroscopic surgery into a more complex and risky procedure^{2 , 14 , 32}, even when using a bipolar probe is used.

Our team has performed (and we do recommend) repeated fluid balance and a frequent evaluation about the possibility of stopping surgery when/if a tendency toward high absorption is detected¹⁴. Also, according to Deffieux et al.³⁴, if the fluid deficit of 2,000 mL of irrigation is reached, surgery must be stopped. Actually, if the absorbed fluid volume is continually monitored, time control becomes less important¹⁴. Although patients are different and there is no rule for defining a maximal fluid input, pressure must be as minimal as possible in all cases, especially if the fluid lacks sodium. In addition, it is important to pay attention to usual temperature of distension fluid during OH because a cool fluid is more viscous than a warm one³⁵. Thus, it is possible that the choice of warm distension solutions increases the risk and does not allow longer surgical times²⁶.

Some strength points in this study include the extent to which the results can be generalized to other situations and to other people (external validity). We can infer that our conclusions can be actually applied in other geographic locations, since the sample showed a wide heterogeneity. Moreover, considering the study design, observational studies may be better able to reflect outcomes obtained in everyday practice³⁶.

Despite all our efforts to prevent and mitigate both measurement bias and confounding, we recognize that some characteristics of design and methodology may have influenced the application or interpretation of the results of our study. These limitations include inaccuracies when assessing hysterometry, measuring peri-operative fluid volumes and when using a dichotomized surrogate variable (age>50y) in place of the actual ovarian status. Last, but not least, the possibility of influence of some unknown variable cannot be rejected since the absorption occurs mainly into the vessels opened during the procedure³⁷.

Considering the intrauterine pressure and duration constant, we verified that myomectomy procedure and hysterometry were significant predictors for intravasation rate during operative hysteroscopy whereas bipolar energy (compared to monopolar), fallopian tube patency, age ≤50 years and body surface area were not. Besides, we conclude that intra-operative intermittent monitoring of intravasation amount should be mandatory not only during longer myomectomies or large uterus, since high irrigating fluid absorption might also occur during less complex procedures.

Acknowledgements

National Council of Scientific and Technological Development of Brazil (CNPq). The authors acknowledge the invaluable assistance of the nurses Ana P. Miranda and Roberta P. da Luz Fonseca.

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• Anesthsiology and Gynecology Services, Instituto Nacional de Saúde da Mulher, da Criança e do Adolescente Fernandes Figueira, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz - FIOCRUZ - Rio de Janeiro (RJ), Brazil.

Publication Dates

• Publication in this collection
  Jan 2015

History

• Received
  01 Sept 2014
• Accepted
  30 Oct 2014