Lap Myomectomy
Myomectomy is a surgical procedure to remove uterine fibroids — also called leiomyomas. These common noncancerous growths appear in the uterus, usually during childbearing years, but they can occur at any age.
The surgeon's goal during myomectomy is to take out symptom-causing fibroids and reconstruct the uterus. Unlike a hysterectomy, which removes your entire uterus, a myomectomy removes only the fibroids and leaves your uterus intact.
Women who undergo myomectomy report improvement in fibroid symptoms, including heavy menstrual bleeding and pelvic pressure.
Your doctor might recommend myomectomy for fibroids causing symptoms that are troublesome or interfere with your normal activities. If you need surgery, reasons to choose a myomectomy instead of a hysterectomy for uterine fibroids include:
- You plan to bear children
- Your doctor suspects uterine fibroids might be interfering with your fertility
- You want to keep your uterus
Laparoscopic sling surgery for uterine prolapse
Uterine Prolapse is the drooping of the uterus into the vagina. This happens when the ligaments supporting the uterus weakens. As a result the uterus starts pressing on other organs resulting in pressure and pain in the pelvic area.
Sling Surgery involves insertion of a piece of material or mesh to hold the uterus in place. It is a procedure in which the uterus need not be removed. The recovery is quicker when compared to a hysterectomy and you will be able to get back to your daily activities sooner. With this procedure the chance of a recurrent prolapsed is considerably less. This procedure can be performed using laparoscopy thus offering the advantages of less scarring and early recovery.
You would be able to resume your normal activities very soon but avoid lifting heavy objects. Painkillers may be given to reduce the pain. Some bleeding or vaginal discharge would continue for a few days post surgery.