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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Nguyen Thu Hoai - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Times City International Hospital.Uterine fibroids should be operated and operated by what method? Should surgery to remove uterine fibroids or not? Let's learn the method of dissection of uterine fibroids by modern robotic surgery with Vinmec's good fibroid surgeons through the article below.
1. Treatment methods for uterine fibroids
Uterine fibroids, also known as fibroids, are common benign tumors of the uterus. Uterine fibroids are one of the leading causes of hysterectomy in women and lead to difficulty getting pregnant. Women between the ages of 30 and 45 are most often affected by uterine fibroids.Currently, there are many surgical methods for uterine fibroids such as open surgery, conventional laparoscopic surgery and robotic laparoscopy. In particular, the robotic fibroid removal method is considered one of the leading preeminent treatment methods today.
2. When should surgery to treat uterine fibroids?
Those at high risk of uterine fibroids include:
Women between the ages of 30 and 45. Family history will be 3 times more likely to develop this disease than other women. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of uterine fibroids 2-3 times higher than normal. Unhealthy diet, eating a lot of red meat and fat Multiple abortions, early menstruation (before age 12). Surgical treatment of uterine fibroids is indicated when:
Menorrhagia, heavy bleeding, hypermenorrhoea - ineffective medical treatment. Fibroids have a peduncle or twisted stalk. The tumor grew abnormally fast and was suspected to be cancerous. Uterine fibroids develop after menopause. Large uterine fibroids compress causing uterine malformations or hindering the ability to become pregnant (causing miscarriage, premature birth, fetal malformation). Symptoms: You have problems urinating or defecating due to fibroids pressing on the bladder, ureters or intestines. Partial excision method applies to the following cases:
Having large uterine fibroids equivalent to 12 weeks gestation, causing complications that compress other organs or deform the uterus. Uterine fibroid removal method applies to the following cases:
Applicable to small fibroids equivalent to 4 weeks pregnant, 5cm or more in size, not causing uterine bleeding and not encroaching on the whole uterine area. Fibroids are submucosal or inside ligaments. However, indications for hysterectomy or hysterectomy depend on the patient's age and desire to have children.
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3. Robotic surgery to remove uterine fibroids
Robotic laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids is considered the leading method today for uterine fibroids. Robotic surgery has the following advantages:Unrestricted vision compared to traditional surgical methods and gives images with higher accuracy and optimal image quality. Using a surgical robot will help limit and eliminate unnecessary vibrations because the robot has 4 hands, equivalent to 2 surgeons. The robot has the ability to operate in difficult positions because it can move freely at 6 angles, wriggle into the deepest and smallest cavities. Robotic surgery is safe and minimizes the risk of complications, surgical infection. Compared to conventional methods, using surgical robots will help reduce pain. Hysterectomy with modern robotic surgery results in less blood loss, faster recovery and shorter hospital stay. The aesthetics of this method is higher because the surgical scar is smaller. The team of good uterine fibroid surgeons at Vinmec
Vinmec is confident to have a team of highly qualified doctors with many years of experience to treat and take care of patients the best. Vinmec's good fibroid surgeons include:
BSCKII. Doctor Nguyen Thu Hoai: With 12 years of intensive experience in laparoscopic surgery - removal of uterine fibroids and hysterectomy, Dr. Nguyen Thu Hoai is the first doctor in the Northern region to successfully perform Amniotic fluid infusion techniques and treatment of premature amniotic fluid depletion for pregnant women. The doctor also holds a certificate in robotic surgery in Hong Kong, South Korea.
Master. Dr. Phung Quang Thuy: Having over 10 years of specialized experience in laparoscopic infertility surgery, fibroid removal surgery and hysterectomy..., Dr. Phung Quang Thuy has a certificate in gynecological robotic surgery. at Intuitive Surgical Center and Yonsei Hospital (Korea) for laparoscopic hysterectomy and hysterectomy. The doctor also worked as an instructor in laparoscopic surgery at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
4. Hospital stay after robotic fibroid surgery is reduced to 2 days
Many patients often worry about how long they will stay in hospital after surgery for fibroids. With the advantages of robotic surgery such as less blood loss, less pain and still ensure safety, Vinmec's Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program also helps patients quickly recover and reduce time. hospital stay after surgery.
Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Times City là một trong những bệnh viện đầu tiên tại Việt Nam đưa phẫu thuật bằng robot trong điều trị u xơ tử cung.
In addition, to ensure the earliest possible recovery and reduce pain for the patient, the team of anesthesiologists, physiotherapists, and nutritionists always accompanies the patients. Along with that is a team of nurses who are professionally trained to perform private care and serve post-operative cases.
Uterine fibroid dissection with robotic surgery is a modern technique being applied in treatment at Vinmec International General Hospital. When having the symptoms mentioned above, women often contact Vinmec immediately to be consulted by a team of experienced specialists and choose the appropriate treatment method to avoid serious illness affecting their health. reproductive health.
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