Myomectomy

Surgical Techniques

Laparoscopic myomectomy: Tips for patient selection and technique

Author:

William H. Parker, MD

Some women who want fibroids removed but the uterus preserved are candidates for laparoscopic myomectomy. This article explains patient selection...

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Surgical Techniques

Laparoscopic myomectomy technique

Author:

William H. Parker, MD

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Surgical Techniques

Abdominal myomectomy: Patient and surgical technique considerations

Author:

William H. Parker, MD

Myomectomy is appropriate for many women with uterine fibroids whether or not they wish to preserve their childbearing potential. An expert...

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Surgical Techniques

7 Myomectomy myths debunked

Author:

William H. Parker, MD

Hysterectomy is increasingly the first—and only—treatment option recommended for fibroids, but evidence shows that myomectomy is efficacious, safe...

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Arnold Advincula's Surgical Techniques

Robot-assisted laparoscopic myomectomy

Author:

Arnold P. Advincula, MD

Victoria M. Fratto, MD

Caroline KEY

With contained extracorporeal C-incision tissue extraction of a myoma in a 39-year-old woman with heavy menstrual bleeding

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News for Your Practice

Is the use of a containment bag at minimally invasive hysterectomy or myomectomy effective at reducing tissue spillage?

Author:

Deborah Reale

Managing Editor

Small study from Brigham & Women’s Hospital looks hopeful

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Surgical Techniques

Hysteroscopic myomectomy using a mechanical approach

Author:

Linda D. Bradley, MD

Compared with resectoscopy, the mechanical approach offers improved visualization and requires fewer insertions of the hysteroscope, shortening...

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