Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Αναπαραγωγική-Αναγεννητική ΙατρικήLibrary of the School of Health Sciences
Supervisors info:
Γρηγοριάδης Θεμιστοκλής, Αναπληρωτής Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Δρακάκης Πέτρος, Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Σταύρος Σοφοκλής, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Η χρήση του PRP στη γυναικολογική χειρουργική
Translated title:
The use of PRP in gynecological surgery
Summary:
Introduction: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is currently one of the most promising therapeutic practices in regenerative medicine. PRP is an autologous concentration of human platelets and growth factors. Its injection into sites of injury can initiate tissue repair through the release of several biologically active factors and adhesion proteins responsible for initiating the hemostatic cascade.
Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to conduct a literature review with data on platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and its application in gynecological surgeries.
Method: The existing literature on Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and its applications in gynecological surgery was reviewed using the PubMed data search engine of National Library of Medicine.
Results: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can be used in gynecological surgeries. In terms of general gynecology, its uses have been reported in the treatment of cervical ectopy, lichen sclerosus, vaginal atrophy and Asherman's syndrome. In urology PRP is used in pelvic organ prolapse, urogenital fistulae and stress urinary incontinence. In addition, it is used in the treatment of vulvar cancer and in the healing of episiotomy and cesarean scars.
Conclusions: PRP therapy is a safe procedure with many therapeutic indications. According to research results, PRP can improve the aforementioned conditions with very good results.
Main subject category:
Health Sciences
Keywords:
PRP, Platelet rich plasma, Cervical ectopy, Lichen sclerosis vaginal atrophy, Asherman's syndrome, Pelvic organ prolapse, Genitourinary fistulas, Stress urinary incontinence, Vulvar cancer, Episiotomy, Caesarean section
