Large Fibroid Uterus - Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Symptoms

A 44 year old woman presented with a 12 month history of abdominal distention, bloating, pelvic pain and urinary frequency. She had noted menstruation had become heavier.

Diagnosis

Pelvic USS revealed a large multi-fibroid uterus.

Procedure

She subsequently had a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy. The uterus weighed 750g.

The laparoscopic view of the large fibroid uterus.

The right broad ligament pedicle is divided. The right ovary is preserved.

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The left broad ligament pedicle is divided. The left ovary is preserved.

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The vaginal vault at the end of the procedure. Both ovaries remain but cannot be seen in this image.