Myomectomy - Fibroid
Symptoms
A 49 year old woman presented with one episode of severe right sided pelvic pain.
Diagnosis
Pelvic ultrasound and Pelvic MRI revealed a solid mass near the right ovary - 56mm in diameter. Laparoscopy revealed a right sided pedunculated fibroid. This means it was attached to the uterus via small pedicle.
Procedure
A myomectomy (removal of fibroid) was performed.
Outcome
She made an excellent recovery.
The fibroid is just behind the right ovary.
The fibroid is carefully dissected out and mobilised.
The fibroid is carefully dissected out and mobilised.
The connection to the uterus is tied off.
The fibroid has been removed.