A myomectomy refers to the surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas also known as fibroids from the uterus. Fibroids are growths made up of connective tissue and muscle cells.
They can be removed via laparoscopy or laparotomy dependent on the size of the fibroid.
These growths can present as one or many fibroids growing inside the muscle of the uterus or even elsewhere in the pelvis. They are typically not cancerous. During a myomectomy, fibroids are removed, and the uterus is repaired. After this procedure, you should have a normal functioning uterus.
A Myomectomy is performed to remove fibroids and endometrial polyps.
Dr Wynand E. van Tonder
Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist
Sub-specialist Reproductive Medicine
MB ChB (Stell) | FCOG (SA) | MMed O&G (UFS) | MRep Med (Valencia Spain) | MGyn Endo Surg (AITAS) | Minimally Invasive Gynaecological Surgeon (GESEA)
Tel: +27 11 463 4833
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A myomectomy refers to the surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas also known as fibroids from the uterus. Fibroids are growths made up of connective tissue and muscle cells.
They can be removed via laparoscopy or laparotomy dependent on the size of the fibroid.
These growths can present as one or many fibroids growing inside the muscle of the uterus or even elsewhere in the pelvis. They are typically not cancerous. During a myomectomy, fibroids are removed, and the uterus is repaired. After this procedure, you should have a normal functioning uterus.
A Myomectomy is performed to remove fibroids and endometrial polyps.