Myomectomy, also known as fibroid removal surgery is performed if the fibroid is more than 5 cms in diameter or if it causes severe symptoms – like bleeding or pain – we advise removal of the fibroid – Myomectomy. Especially if the woman is young or has not finished childbearing.
Normally, we perform a laparoscopic Myomectomy at Thanawalas as it helps patients recover faster. the surgery takes about 60-90 minutes and the patient is discharged in 2 days. She can resume work in a weeks time.