Uterine myomectomy

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Uterine Myomectomy

Uterine myomectomy (pronounced: yoo-ter-in my-oh-mek-tuh-me) is a surgical procedure performed to remove uterine fibroids. Uterine fibroids, also known as leiomyomas, are noncancerous growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years.

Etymology

The term "myomectomy" is derived from the Greek words "myoma" (muscle tumor) and "ektome" (excision).

Procedure

During a uterine myomectomy, each fibroid is individually removed by making an incision in the uterus and extracting the fibroid. The uterine muscle is then sewn back together using several layers of stitches. The procedure can be performed using open surgery, laparoscopy, or hysteroscopy, depending on the size, number, and location of the fibroids.

Related Terms

  • Hysterectomy: A surgical procedure to remove the uterus.
  • Laparoscopy: A surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine the organs inside the abdomen.
  • Hysteroscopy: A procedure that allows your doctor to look inside your uterus in order to diagnose and treat causes of abnormal bleeding.
  • Leiomyoma: A benign smooth muscle tumor that very rarely becomes cancer.

Risks and Complications

Like all surgical procedures, uterine myomectomy carries some risk. These can include infection, bleeding, formation of scar tissue, and complications related to anesthesia. There is also a risk that not all fibroids will be removed, or that new fibroids will develop in the future.

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