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Myomectomy refers to the surgical removal of uterine fibroids. In contrast to a hysterectomy the uterus remains preserved and the woman preserves her reproductive potential. A myomectomy can be performed in a number of ways, depending on the location and number of lesions and the experience of the surgeon. Typically a myomectomy is performed via a laparotomy, the uterus incised, and the lesion(s) removed. A fibroid that is located in a submucous position may be accessible to hysteroscopic re ...
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Myomectomy Organizations
- National Women's Health Information Center http://www.4woman.gov/
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Resource Center http://www.acog.org/
- Food and Drug Administration, HHS http://www.fda.gov/
- Fibroid Treatment Collective http://www.fibroids.com/
- Division of Vascular Interventional Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center http://www.georgetown.edu/departments/radiology/VIR/index.html
- Cleveland Clinic http://www.clevelandclinic.org
Resources
- Alternatives to Hysterectomy: New Technologies, More Options (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
- Fibroid Embolization (Fibroid Treatment Collective)
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