A fibroid is a firm, muscular growth arising from the womb (uterus). A fibroid can be almost any size, arise from any portion of the uterus and there can be one or many at the same time. Fibroids are very common and typically are not cancerous.
What is fibroid surgery?
Fibroid Surgery (myomectomy my-o-mec-to-me) is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids (myomas) from the uterus, thereby preserving the uterus. This approach to managing fibroids is typically suitable for women who prefer to preserve their uterus for any reason, including those who are planning pregnancy.
How is fibroid surgery performed?
The specific way Fibroid Surgery is undertaken depends on a number of factors, including the type of fibroid, its size, location and how many fibroids there are. The different ways to perform Fibroid Surgery include:
- Hysteroscopic fibroid surgery – a hysteroscope is a thin surgical instrument that inspects the inside lining of the uterus. It can be used to remove fibroids impacting on the inside lining of the uterus (called the endometrium).
- Robotic-Assisted fibroid surgery – a minimally-invasive surgical robot is controlled by Dr Dunn with very fine precision to excise the fibroid from the uterus. Like laparoscopic surgery, Robotic-Assisted Surgery uses 5-10mm incisions to access the internal organs and perform the procedure. Sometimes a mini-laparotomy (skin incision of 5-10cm) is needed to extract the fibroid.
