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Myomectomy
Myomectomy is performed to remove uterine fibroids. The uterus, cervix, fallopian tubes, ovaries and vagina all remain intact. Fibroids can cause heavy menstrual bleeding and are occasionally painful, especially in pregnancy. They occur for no apparent reason, and are completely non-cancerous. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic, and the time taken will depend on the number and size of the fibroids to be removed, but is usually one to two hours. There is a small chance that a hysterectomy may be needed if any bleeding cannot be stopped. The average length of stay in hospital is between five and seven days and you should be able to get back to normal life after six to eight weeks. |
