Myomectomy
A myomectomy is surgery to remove fibroids while leaving the uterus in place, unlike a hysterectomy. It is the usual fertility-preserving option when a fibroid is judged likely to be affecting conception or pregnancy.
A myomectomy removes fibroids from the uterus while leaving the uterus itself in place, which is why it is the option considered when someone wants to preserve fertility, unlike a hysterectomy, which removes the whole uterus. Depending on the fibroid's size, number, and location, it can be done through the cervix (hysteroscopic), with small incisions (laparoscopic), or through an open incision.
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