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Successful Laparoscopic-Assisted Supracervical Hysterectomy in a 14-Week-Sized Fibroid Uterus: An Autobiographical Case Report

Uterine leiomyomas are a very common gynecological condition. This case report describes the author’s experience pursuing definitive treatment of a 14-week-sized fibroid uterus, the associated menometrorrhagia, and bulk symptoms. Barriers still remain if women of reproductive age prefer ovary-sparin...

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Autores principales: Eburne, Leah, Vagovic, Richard J
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8864580/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35223316
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.21543
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Sumario:Uterine leiomyomas are a very common gynecological condition. This case report describes the author’s experience pursuing definitive treatment of a 14-week-sized fibroid uterus, the associated menometrorrhagia, and bulk symptoms. Barriers still remain if women of reproductive age prefer ovary-sparing hysterectomy. Laparoscopic supracervical hysterectomy with contained morcellation remains a well-tolerated and low-risk option dependent on surgeon expertise and informed patient consent. Literature review reveals the psychosocial and financial burden of uterine leiomyomas may present multiple challenges, affecting the quality of life.