Laparoscopic myomectomy

Minerva Ginecol. 2016 Jun;68(3):345-51. Epub 2016 Feb 29.

Abstract

The gold standard access for myomectomy is laparoscopy in selected cases, including intramural and sub-serous symptomatic leiomyomas. The main contraindications concern inexperience of the surgeon, severe necrobiosis, suspected leiomyosarcoma and excessive size. The tips and tricks of the laparoscopic technique are described, specially enucleation, myometrium suture and prevention adhesions.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Leiomyoma / pathology
  • Leiomyoma / surgery*
  • Suture Techniques
  • Tissue Adhesions / prevention & control
  • Uterine Myomectomy / methods*
  • Uterine Neoplasms / pathology
  • Uterine Neoplasms / surgery*