Fibroids and Heavy Bleeding

SYMPTOMS

A 39 year old woman presented with heavy bleeding. She was planning a pregnancy. 

DIAGNOSIS

A pelvic ultrasound revealed an 80mm fibroid at the top of the uterus.

PROCEDURE

These pictures show a Laparoscopic Myomectomy. An incision is made over the fibroid in the uterus. The fibroid is removed (morcellated) and the uterus is closed.

The uterus is a normal size at the end of the operation and suitable for carrying a pregnancy. The operation lasts 90 minutes.

OUTCOME

The woman made an excellent recovery. The woman made an excellent recovery. The heavy bleeding resolved.

Uterus after fibroid removed

Fibroid being removed

 Fibroid is morcellated

Fibroid next to uterus (left)

Uterus closed at end