Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove Fibroids in the uterus. It is an effective treatment for removing fibroids and helps to keep the uterus healthy. Fibroids are non-cancerous growths inside the uterus. In myomectomy, the surgeon removes the fibroid while keeping the uterus intact.
The word ‘fibroid’ is nothing but abnormal growths that develop inside the female uterus. It majorly develops out of smooth muscles and fibrous connective tissues. The size of the fibroids varies from that of the size of a pea to size of a grape.
It can occur at any age, but mostly seen during child-bearing age. Fibroids are potential to give discomfort to a woman, ranging from Infertility to irregular menstrual bleeding. Symptoms like irregular/heavy/prolonged menstrual periods, lower back pain, Pelvic Pain etc can hint towards the possibility of fibroids in woman.
Myomectomy is advised when fibroids starts creating severe discomforts and hinder a woman’s day-to-day Life. It is mostly advised when a woman have fibroids and prefer to become pregnant in future.
Myomectomy can be done mainly through, Laparoscopic myomectomy. In laparoscopic myomectomy, a small incision near to the belly button is made through which a laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen. The surgeon will insert instruments and remove the fibroids through one or more smaller incisions. It may not require a hospital stay.
Myomectomy is not considered as a risky procedure. However, it can cause complications like:
The word ‘fibroid’ is nothing but abnormal growths that develop inside the female uterus. It majorly develops out of smooth muscles and fibrous connective tissues. The size of the fibroids varies from that of the size of a pea to size of a grape.
It can occur at any age, but mostly seen during child-bearing age. Fibroids are potential to give discomfort to a woman, ranging from Infertility to irregular menstrual bleeding. Symptoms like irregular/heavy/prolonged menstrual periods, lower back pain, Pelvic Pain etc can hint towards the possibility of fibroids in woman.
Myomectomy is advised when fibroids starts creating severe discomforts and hinder a woman’s day-to-day Life. It is mostly advised when a woman have fibroids and prefer to become pregnant in future.
Myomectomy can be done mainly through, Laparoscopic myomectomy. In laparoscopic myomectomy, a small incision near to the belly button is made through which a laparoscope is inserted into the abdomen. The surgeon will insert instruments and remove the fibroids through one or more smaller incisions. It may not require a hospital stay.
Myomectomy is not considered as a risky procedure. However, it can cause complications like:
- Excessive blood loss
- Complications in child birth and pregnancy
- Uterus removal in rare cases due to severe bleeding
- Scar tissue