Fibroid Removal Surgery: Symptoms, Classification, Diagnosis & Recovery

“Myomectomy” is a surgical operation used to remove uterine fibroids, sometimes called “leiomyomas”. These frequent noncancerous growths form in the uterus and usually emerge during reproductive years, but they can appear at any age.

The main objective of a myomectomy is to remove symptomatic fibroids and restore the uterine wall. Women who get a myomectomy generally see considerable improvements in their symptoms, such as less heavy menstrual bleeding and lower pelvic pressure.

Depending on the size, location, and shape of the fibroid, removal surgery can be performed using one of the following techniques:

• Laparoscopic Fibroid Removal Surgery
• Open Fibroid Removal Surgery
• Hysteroscopic Fibroid Removal Surgery

If there is a single, small fibroid, the specialist may opt for non-surgical removal methods such as uterine fibroid embolization or radiofrequency ablation. However, if the fibroid is large or there are multiple fibroids, surgery is often considered the best solution.

Minimally invasive myomectomy, or fibroid removal surgery, is now the most common approach and can be performed with ease and high success rates.

Who needs to undergo Fibroid Removal Surgery?

Not all women need surgery to remove fibroids; surgery is recommended only when specific issues must be addressed. The appropriate candidates for fibroid removal surgery include:

• Women who experience painful periods and heavy bleeding.
• Women who wish to become pregnant in the future.
• Women suffering from infertility caused by fibroids.
• Women for whom alternative treatments, such as medication and non-invasive procedures, have been ineffective.
• Women experience other health problems due to fibroids, such as low back pain and urinary tract or bowel issues.

Before undergoing fibroid removal surgery, women experience various signs and symptoms that indicate the presence of uterine fibroids. Following are the signs and symptoms before undergoing fibroid removal surgery:

• Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
• Painful Periods
• Pelvic Pressure and Pain
• Frequent Urination
• Constipation
• Back and Leg Pain
• Infertility or Reproductive Issues
• Abdominal Swelling
• Anemia
• Pain During Intercourse