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laparoscopic myomectomy
Pronunciation: /ˌmaɪoʊˈmɛktəmi/
Minimally invasive surgical removal of uterine fibroids while preserving the uterus, performed through laparoscopic technique.
Full Definition
Laparoscopic myomectomy is a fertility-preserving surgical procedure for removing uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) through minimally invasive techniques. The procedure involves careful enucleation of fibroids from the myometrium followed by multilayer closure of the uterine defect. This approach offers advantages over open surgery including reduced blood loss, shorter recovery times, and decreased adhesion formation, which is particularly important for women desiring future pregnancy.
Usage
Usage note: Distinguished from hysterectomy by preservation of the uterus.
In Context
- "The patient underwent laparoscopic myomectomy for symptomatic intramural fibroids affecting fertility." — Operative report
- "Laparoscopic myomectomy requires advanced suturing skills for proper closure of the myometrial defect." — Surgical training manual
Also known as
laparoscopic fibroid removal
Contrasted with
open myomectomy
hysterectomy
Don't confuse with
laparoscopic hysterectomy