Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery for Fibroids in Uterus: A Boon for Women

Fibroid is one of the most common non-cancerous tumors of the uterus.

Common Symptoms

• Heavy blood flow during menses
  
  

• Prolonged menses
  
  

• Irregular bleeding
  
  

• Spotting
  
  

• Infertility
  
  

• Recurrent miscarriages
  
  

• Frequent urination
  
  

• Constipation
  
  

• Heaviness in lower abdomen
  
  

• Palpable hard mass in lower abdomen
  
  

• Abdominal distension
  
  

Treatment

Treatment is needed for big fibroid or when it is causing aforementioned symptoms.
Medicine can be tried to control symptoms, but till date there is no medicine to cure it. Eventually, almost all cases need surgical removal.

Earlier, fibroid removal was done by open technique, where around a 10 cm long cut was made on the abdomen. Hence, more postoperative pain, more blood loss, prolonged hospital stay, more bed rest, more time to recover, and more dependency on kin.

With advanced technique, it's now done by 'keyhole laparoscopic surgery'. In this, only a 0.5 to 1 cm cut is made on the abdomen, hence minimal pain, minimal blood loss, rapid recovery, less hospital stay, and fast return to work.
There is no need to take support from relatives after surgery, and there is no visible big scar on the abdomen. Because of rapid recovery and brilliant cosmetic effect, laparoscopic surgery is considered a boon for unmarried females.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Myth: During fibroid removal, there is risk of uterus removal.

Fact: Risk of uterus removal during laparoscopic surgery is negligible. Only fibroids are removed and the uterus is saved and corrected for future pregnancy.