Advancements in medical science and technology have paved the way for revolutionary practices that improve the chances of fertility. Laparoscopic myomectomy is one such revolutionary approach that helps women remove fibroids while preserving the uterus and supporting healthier fertility outcomes.
To understand laparoscopic myomectomy, it is important to know what fibroids are and how they can increase your risk of infertility.
Fibroids are growths made of muscle or connective tissue that develop within or around the uterus. While some women experience no symptoms of fibroids, others can experience discomfort such as heavy bleeding or pain. Fibroids can also cause infertility by blocking the fallopian tubes or distorting the uterine cavity.
In each case, doctors recommend removing fibroids to improve the fertility outcomes.
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove fibroids or non-cancerous growths. A hysterectomy removes the entire uterus, while a myomectomy preserves the uterus and removes only the fibroids. Myomectomies are a better option for women who want to preserve their fertility. IVF and fibroids are closely related, with many women successfully conceiving through IVF techniques after fibroid removal.
Laparoscopic myomectomy is a keyhole procedure that allows doctors to clear fibroids from the uterus with minimal disruption to surrounding tissue. In a laparoscopic surgery, surgeons insert a thin tube with a camera through a small incision in the abdomen. The doctors use specialised instruments to remove the fibroids with the assistance of a camera.
Like any other minimally invasive surgery, laparoscopic fibroid removal has its advantages, such as:
Doctors recommend laparoscopic fibroid excision for women with smaller fibroids.
On the other hand, an open fibroid removal surgery is a conventional method that involves a larger incision in the abdomen to remove uterine fibroids. Doctors typically recommend open myomectomies for women with larger fibroids that may not be accessible through the laparoscopic technique.
Doctors generally view laparoscopic surgery as a safer option for women because it carries a lower risk of infection, offers a faster recovery, and leads to less blood loss due to its smaller incisions. However, when it comes to deciding between a laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids or open myomectomy, your doctor will consider several factors, including the size of fibroids, the location of the fibroids, pre-existing health conditions and overall health of the patient. Your doctor may choose an open myomectomy when the fibroids are large or deeply embedded, or when pre-existing conditions make traditional fibroid removal safer before IVF.
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