Uterine myomectomy

Uterine myomectomy
A laparoscopic myomectomy: The uterus has been incised and the myoma is held and about to be shelled out.
Other namesFibroidectomy
ICD-9-CM68.29

Myomectomy, sometimes also called fibroidectomy, refers to the surgical removal of uterine leiomyomas, also known as fibroids. In contrast to a hysterectomy, the uterus remains preserved and the woman retains her reproductive potential. It still may impact hormonal regulation and the menstrual cycle.[1]

  1. ^ "About - Mayo Clinic". www.mayoclinic.org. Retrieved 2018-11-06.