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Article written by Specialist Doctor I Le Thi Phuong - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Ha Long International Hospital
Surgical removal of uterine fibroids is a minimally invasive method, so the patient can still preserve the ovaries and fallopian tubes.
1. What is uterine fibroid removal surgery?
Uterine fibroids usually appear in the smooth muscle of the uterus. The disease is common in women aged 30-45 years. The size and number of tumors are different in each patient. Fibroids in the uterus are usually caused by an increase in the level of the hormone estrogen in a woman's body. Hysterectomy is a surgical method to remove fibroids from the uterus but still retain healthy uterine tissue to help preserve the uterus to protect fertility.
2. To whom to apply surgical removal of uterine fibroids?
U xơ tử cung gây rong kinh kéo dài
Uterine fibroid removal surgery will be indicated by the doctor in the following cases:
The fibroid tumor is larger than 5cm The fibroid tumor is large equivalent to the size of the fetus over 12 weeks old Tumors fibroids have the ability to press on neighboring organs in the abdomen Endocrine therapy is not effective Indications for fibroid removal surgery Women are young Women who still want to be able to get pregnant and have children Women who want to keep the uterus Patients with uterine fibroids who do not too big
3. Advantages and disadvantages of surgical removal of uterine fibroids
Phương pháp mổ bóc tách u xơ tử cung có thể bảo toàn được buồng trứng và ống dẫn trứng
3.1 Advantages The surgical method to remove uterine fibroids is a minimally invasive method, so the patient can still preserve the ovaries and fallopian tubes After surgery, the patient's reproductive system is still functioning normally: Yes Normal menstrual cycle and normal ability to conceive and give birth after 1 year of surgery 3.2 Disadvantages The surgical method of removing uterine fibroids is an advanced method, often preserving the uterus, preserving fertility However, it still has limitations such as:
During the ultrasound before dissection surgery, small tumors may not be observed, so dissection should be skipped. Tumors, later they continue to recur. Surgical removal of uterine fibroids cannot balance hormones, therefore, patients will face a high risk of disease recurrence. If the bleeding is too much, the patient may have to have a hysterectomy. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only guarantees the quality of life. g expertise with a team of leading medical doctors, a system of modern technological equipment. The hospital provides comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment services, with a civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.
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