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.
Sources and further reading
- ASRM: Fibroid removal and fertility (2017). Fibroid surgery.
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