Is myomectomy a high risk surgery?
Like any surgical procedure, a laparoscopic myomectomy does have some risks, though rare. Complications may include injuries to internal organs and bleeding. Also, your uterus may be weaker after surgery. Therefore, women planning to become pregnant in the future are usually encouraged to have an abdominal myomectomy.
What are the complications of myomectomy?
Possible complications of myomectomy include:
- Haemorrhage.
- Injury to the uterus.
- Damage to the nearby organs of the urinary system.
- Formation of scar tissue (adhesions) within the uterus.
- Infection.
- Blood clots.
- Eventual re-growth of fibroids.
How did you feel after fibroid removal?
After surgery, you may feel some pain in your belly for several days. Your belly may also be swollen. You may have a change in your bowel movements for a few days. And you may have some cramping for the first week.
How many hours does a myomectomy surgery take?
Laparoscopic myomectomy can take two to four hours, based on the number of fibroids and their size. You can go home the same day or spend a night in the hospital, depending on how you feel after the procedure. Overall recovery is about two to four weeks.
How long does it take for your uterus to heal after a myomectomy?
You may need about 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. Don’t lift anything heavy while you are recovering. Give your incision and your belly muscles time to heal. This care sheet gives you a general idea about how long it will take for you to recover.
How long will my stomach be swollen after myomectomy?
You may feel bloated and your abdomen may be quite tender. You may feel discomfort at the incision site for about 4 weeks, and any redness, bruising or swelling will disappear in 4 to 6 weeks.
At what size is a fibroid considered large?
A large fibroid is one that is 10 cm or more in diameter. The largest fibroids can range from the size of a grapefruit to the size of a watermelon.
How long does it take for uterus to shrink after myomectomy?
Recovery from myomectomy can take between 4-6 weeks. Recovery from myomectomy can take between 4-6 weeks.
What are the risks of having a myomectomy?
Some women with fibroids have anemia from heavy blood loss. Surgery may cause more bleeding. Talk to your surgeon about ways to avoid a transfusion during your myomectomy. Other risks include scar tissue and childbirth complications. In rare cases, doctors mistake a cancerous tumor for a fibroid.
When to get a myomectomy instead of a hysterectomy?
If you need surgery, reasons to choose a myomectomy instead of a hysterectomy for uterine fibroids include: Your doctor suspects uterine fibroids might be interfering with your fertility Myomectomy has a low complication rate. Still, the procedure poses a unique set of challenges. Risks of myomectomy include: Excessive blood loss.
Is it normal to have bleeding after myomectomy?
The bleeding or spotting is normal. You might also have some restrictions for a short time after the surgery. A hysteroscopic procedure has the shortest recovery time of 2-3 days. The laparoscopic surgery has a 2-4 week recovery time, and the abdominal option has the longest, lasting 4-6 weeks.
What’s the big deal about an abdominal myomectomy?
“What’s the big deal?”, you might ask, “What could be so horrible, yet so hopeful, about one simple word?” Well, I will tell you. An abdominal myomectomy is a painful and intense surgery used to remove non-cancerous growths called fibroids from a woman’s uterus.
