Bartholin Gland Excision: An Evaluation of 149 Cases

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this retrospective study was to examine cases with Bartholin gland excision due to Bartholin cyst or abscess.
METHODS: The files of 149 patients who underwent total excision of the Bartholin gland due to cyst or abscess in Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital between January 2011 and December 2016 were retrospectively evaluated for demographic features, obstetric and medical history of the patients, location and size of the Bartholin cyst or abscess, complaints, duration of operation, and postoperative complications.
RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 33.33±7.126 years. The gravida and parity mean values were 2.11 and 1.56, respectively. Of the patients, 35 were nulliparous, and 108 had vaginal delivery. The mean diameter of the cyst was found to be 3.18 cm. There were 20 patients with recurrent cases of Bartholin abscesses. The mean duration of operation was 22.42 min. The most common complaint was pain.
DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION: Bartholin gland cyst or abscess is more prevalent in sexually active individuals in the reproductive age who has a history of surgical intervention in this region. In recurrent cases, total excision of the Bartholin gland is preferred despite the results, such as scarring and dyspareunia.