Fibromyoma of the uterus and its surgical management

Authors

  • Rajeshwari Laxman Khyade Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, KJ Somaiya Medical College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1161-1136
  • Rakhi M. More Department of Anatomy, KJ Somaiya Medical College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20173500

Keywords:

Abdominal hysterectomy, Fibromyomas, Myomectomy, Salphingo-oophorectomy, Vaginal hysterectomy

Abstract

Background: Uterine fibroids are the commonest tumor affecting the female reproductive tract. In many instances they are asymptomatic, but in some women there does appear to be an association with heavy menstrual blood loss and subfertility. Classically treatment has been surgical with hysterectomy the most common approach for women who have completed their fertility and myomectomy for those who wish to conceive. The surgery can be carried out laparoscopically, vaginally and abdominally, although all routes are associated with an appreciable rate of morbidity. The aims of this study are (i) to formulate the line of surgical treatment of fibromyomas according to age and parity of the patient, (ii) to assess their efficacy, safety and long-term outcome.

Methods: A study of 50 patients attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology OPD of a tertiary care institute was conducted over a period of one year. Detailed history and examination of the patients were done.

Results: The best surgical options for individual patients were evaluated according to age and parity of the patient. Various surgical options were Hysterectomy and Myomectomy.

Conclusions: Uterine fibroids can cause multiple bleeding and pain symptoms, which might have a negative impact on women's life, influencing their sexual, social and work life. Despite these consequences uterine fibroid data, especially on epidemiology, symptomatology and their impact on women's health are still limited and further research is required.

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2017-07-26

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